clamp

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /klæmp/

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Noun

Singular clamp

Plural clamps

1. (countable) A clamp is a device that holds and fixes machine elements together.

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Verb

Plain form clamp

Third-person singular clamps

Past tense clamped

Past participle clamped

Present participle clamping

1. (transitive & intransitive) If you clamp something, you fasten it in place or together with a clamp.

   Please use a vise to clamp the pieces of wood together.

2. (transitive) If you clamp onto something, you hold it tightly.

   She had to clamp a hand over her mouth to stop herself from laughing.

Related words

• secure
• vise / vice