clutch engagement; clutch handling
Refers to the technique or skill of operating a vehicle's clutch, especially in manual transmission driving. Wasei-eigo from English 'clutch work'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from clutch work
His clutch work is very smooth.
Precise clutch handling is required for hill starts.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Wasei-eigo from English 'clutch work', referring to the technique of clutch operation in driving.