clamps

Definition

Clamps are tools used to hold or fasten things tightly together, usually while working on them. They are often used in woodworking, metalworking, or fixing things in place.

Usage & Nuances

Usually countable, as in 'two clamps.' Common adjectives: 'metal clamp', 'plastic clamp.' 'Clamp down on' is a common idiom but unrelated. 'Clamps' are almost always physical tools, not verbs here.

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