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Meaning of clamps
A device used to hold or fasten something in place.
Etymology of clamps
The word "clamps" originated from the Old English word "clamian" which means to bind or fasten, and is related to the Old Norse word "klamba" which means to cling or stick
The word has been in use since the 15th century and has evolved to include various types of devices used for holding or fastening objects
Synonyms
Definitions
- A device with movable parts that can be tightened around an object to hold or fasten it
- * A person or thing that restrains or hinders something
Usage Examples
- The carpenter used clamps to hold the wood in place while gluing it
- * The doctor applied clamps to the wound to stop the bleeding
- * The engineer used clamps to secure the pipes in place
Antonyms
releases
looseners
untighteners
unfasteners
removers
detachers
separators
disconnectors
unbinders
unclaspers
ungraspers
unholders
unfastenings
unfixings
unbindings
unstickers
ungluers
unsealers