clamp
word
/ˈkɫæmp/
klamp
/klˈæmp/
klamp
Definition
A clamp is a tool or device used to hold things tightly in place. As a verb, it means to fasten, press, or hold something firmly so it cannot move.
Usage & Nuances
Common in practical, technical, and workshop contexts. As a noun, it often refers to a physical tool; as a verb, it appears in phrases like 'clamp it down' or 'be clamped in place'. Also used figuratively in expressions such as 'clamp down on' meaning to control something more strictly.
Spanish: abrazadera - sujetar con abrazaderaPortuguese (BR): grampo - prender com grampoPortuguese (PT): braçadeira - apertar com braçadeiraChinese (Simplified): 夹具 - 夹紧Chinese (Traditional): 夾具 - 夾緊Hindi: क्लैंप - क्लैंप से कसनाArabic: مِشبك تثبيت - يثبّت بمشبكBengali: ক্ল্যাম্প - চিপ - দড়ি (যন্ত্র)Russian: зажим - струбцинаJapanese: クランプ - 留め具Vietnamese: kẹp - dụng cụ kẹpKorean: 클램프 - 집게Turkish: kelepçeUrdu: کلیمپ - چمٹا (آلہ)Indonesian: penjepit - klem
Example Sentences
The city is starting to clamp down on illegal parking.
natural
My jaw clamps shut when I get stressed.
natural
He clamped the paper to the table.
basic
Use this clamp to hold the wood still.
basic
The bike wheel is held by a metal clamp.
basic
Just clamp it down for a minute while the glue dries.
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