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Clamps: meaning, definitions and examples

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clamps

 

[ klรฆmps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

tool

A clamp is a device used to hold objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation.

Synonyms

fastener, grip, vice

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used clamps to secure the pieces of wood together.
  • She needed a clamp to keep the papers from flying away in the wind.
Context #2 | Verb

construction

To clamp means to fasten or hold something tightly.

Synonyms

clamp down, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • He clamped the two pieces of metal together with a strong grip.
  • The mechanic clamped the pipe securely in place.

Translations

Translations of the word "clamps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grampos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅˆเค‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klammern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjepit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะธัะบะฐั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaciski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒณใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pinces

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abrazaderas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑskaรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋žจํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svorky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svorky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคนๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ objemke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klemmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ั‹ัˆั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kฤฑskaรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abrazaderas

Etymology

The word 'clamp' originated from Middle English 'clampe' which meant 'iron bar, fetter'. It is believed to have Old English and Old Norse roots. Over time, the word evolved to refer to a device used for fastening or holding objects together tightly.

See also: clamp, clamper, clamping.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,216, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.