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Meaning of clamp
A device for holding or gripping something tightly
Etymology of clamp
The word "clamp" originated in the 14th century, from the Old English word "clam" meaning "to grasp" or "to grip", and the suffix "-p" which is a variant of the suffix "-pe" used to form nouns
The word has been used in various contexts, including woodworking, engineering, and medicine, to refer to devices or actions that hold or grip objects tightly
Synonyms
grip
grasp
hold
clutch
vice
brace
fastener
buckle
clip
clasp
binder
tie
ligature
bond
fetter
shackle
restraint
muzzle
lock
latch
hasp
hook
anchor
moor
secure
seize
snatch
grab
snatch
wrest
pin
bolt
nail
rivet
staple
screw
clampdown
grippe
gripe
clinch
clench
squeeze
press
compress
constrict
tighten
cinch
fasten
fix
attach
affix
stick
adhere
adhere to
stick to
bind
tie up
tie down
lash
truss
tether
moor
anchor
secure
stabilize
steady
firm
rigid
stiff
taut
tense
Definitions
- A device for holding or gripping something tightly, typically consisting of a pair of jaws that can be tightened around an object
- * To hold or grip something tightly, typically using a device such as a clamp
Usage Examples
- The carpenter used a clamp to hold the wood in place while he glued it
- * The doctor applied a clamp to the patient's wound to stop the bleeding
- * The engineer used a clamp to secure the pipe in place