double-clutch
verb
dou·ble-clutch
ˌdə-bəl-ˈkləch 
double-clutched; double-clutching; double-clutches
: to shift gears in an automotive vehicle by shifting into neutral and pumping the clutch before shifting to another gear
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His double-clutch 3-pointer at the buzzer punctuated a 25-8 run.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Most penguins will only lay a single clutch [of eggs] a year … but these birds will often double-clutch.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Dent, who scored a season-high 24 points, restored UCLA’s advantage with a double-clutch layup before Hoosiers forward Sam Alexis extended the game another five minutes.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
To think twice or double-clutch.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
Jenkins’ shot comes moments after Marcus Paige hit a double-clutch 3 from beyond the arc to tie the game at 74 with 4.7 seconds left.
2021 — 39th NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship: Stanford Cardinal defeat Arizona Wildcats, 54–53.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Ellis in the first quarter scored on a double-clutch reverse layup and hit a 3-pointer with a defender in his face on the following possession.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Moments later, Clark was back for more, sinking a double-clutch 3-pointer from the top of the key to nearly tie the game.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The mill produces 930 hp and is paired with a double-clutch transmission and an active all-wheel-drive system transferring power to the ground via the adaptive suspension and rear-wheel steering.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Most penguins will only lay a single clutch [of eggs] a year … but these birds will often double-clutch.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Dent, who scored a season-high 24 points, restored UCLA’s advantage with a double-clutch layup before Hoosiers forward Sam Alexis extended the game another five minutes.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
To think twice or double-clutch.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
Jenkins’ shot comes moments after Marcus Paige hit a double-clutch 3 from beyond the arc to tie the game at 74 with 4.7 seconds left.
2021 — 39th NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship: Stanford Cardinal defeat Arizona Wildcats, 54–53.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Ellis in the first quarter scored on a double-clutch reverse layup and hit a 3-pointer with a defender in his face on the following possession.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Moments later, Clark was back for more, sinking a double-clutch 3-pointer from the top of the key to nearly tie the game.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The mill produces 930 hp and is paired with a double-clutch transmission and an active all-wheel-drive system transferring power to the ground via the adaptive suspension and rear-wheel steering.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Double-clutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-clutch. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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