clamp Definition
- 1a device used to hold things tightly together or to prevent movement
- 2a metal frame with a bar that can be tightened around an object to hold it in place
- 3to hold something tightly using a clamp
Using clamp: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clamp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The carpenter used a clamp to hold the wood in place while he sawed it.
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She clamped her hand over his mouth to stop him from screaming.
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The mechanic clamped the car's wheel to prevent it from moving.
clamp Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with clamp
Example
The government is clamping down on tax evasion.
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He clamped the two pieces of metal together and began to weld them.
Example
The police put the clamp on the drug dealers in the area.
Summary: clamp in Brief
A 'clamp' [klæmp] is a device used to hold things tightly together or to prevent movement. It can also refer to the act of holding something tightly using a clamp. Examples include a carpenter using a clamp to hold wood in place while sawing it, or a mechanic clamping a car's wheel to prevent it from moving. Phrases like 'clamp down on something' and 'put the clamp on someone/something' denote taking strong action to limit or control a particular activity or situation.
