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 clamp clamp /ˈklæmp/

noun

  1. A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together  ( clamp , clinch )
    a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
     I secured the piece of wood in place with a clamp before drilling
    I secured the piece of wood in place with a clamp before drilling

verb

  1. () Fasten or fix with a clamp  ( clamp )
    fasten or fix with a clamp
     Clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened
    clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened
  2. () Impose or inflict forcefully  ( clamp )
    impose or inflict forcefully
     The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital
    The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital