clutch control

noun
UK /klʌtʃ kənˈtrəʊl/
US /klʌtʃ kənˈtroʊl/

The skill of using the clutch pedal slowly and smoothly to make a car move gently.

New drivers practice clutch control in an empty parking lot.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to stay calm and in charge during a difficult situation.

She showed great clutch control during the final minutes of the game.

3. In sports, the skill of performing well under pressure at a critical moment.

His clutch control at the free-throw line won the match.

4. The mechanical regulation of a clutch mechanism in machinery.

The engineer adjusted the clutch control on the conveyor belt.