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Clamp: meaning, definitions and examples

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clamp

 

[ klรฆmp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

tool

A device used for gripping or holding things firmly in place.

Synonyms

fastener, grip, vise

Examples of usage

  • He used a clamp to secure the wood pieces together.
  • The mechanic tightened the clamp to fix the pipe.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To fasten or grip something tightly.

Synonyms

fasten, hold tightly, secure

Examples of usage

  • He clamped the lid shut.
  • She clamped her hand over her mouth to stifle a giggle.

Translations

Translations of the word "clamp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grampo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klemme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjepit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะธัะบะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zacisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒณใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serre-joint

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrazadera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑskaรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋žจํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุฒู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svorka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svorka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคนๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klemma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kฤฑsqac

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrazadera

Etymology

The word 'clamp' originated from Middle English 'clampe' and Old English 'clamm' which meant 'bond, fetter, grip'. The concept of clamping and holding things securely has been essential in various crafts and industries throughout history, leading to the development of different types of clamps for different purposes.

See also: clamper, clamping, clamps.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,620, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.