Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m a small brood of chickens; the eggs in a hatch;
I’m to grasp a hold tightly; to greedily snatch;
A third pedal in cars, with a stick shift to match;
And a purse with no handles, but simply a latch.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Bronx Richie. See comments for answer.

2 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Bronx Richie Says:

    clutch

  2. Bill Says:

    CLUTCH is correct. Way to go, Bronx Richie!

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