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Clutch

By Basem Wasef, About.com

Definition: Usually operated by the left handgrip lever, the clutch engages and disengages the engine from the transmission, effectively putting a bike in "neutral" when the lever is pulled.
Pronunciation: kluhch
Common Misspellings: Cluch
Examples:
I pulled the clutch as I rolled to a stop so my bike wouldn't stall.
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