Meaning of the German Word "Umklammern"

umklammern

clutch

To hold something tightly.

Example Sentence

Sie musste das Geländer umklammern, als sie die vereisten Stufen hinunterging.

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Definition: To hold something tightly.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "umklammern"?

C1

What grammatical category does "umklammern" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "umklammern" belong to?

Daily Life