noun
half-clutch; partially engaged clutch
Refers to the state where the clutch pedal is partially depressed, allowing partial power transmission; commonly used in driving instruction and manual car operation.
坂道発進では半クラッチを使うとエンストしにくい。
When starting on a slope, using the half-clutch makes it harder to stall.
半クラッチの状態を長く
Keeping the clutch in a half-engaged state for too long will damage it.