clamp


Definition: Meaning of, clamp in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / klamp /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
clamp clamped clamped
Present Participle Third Person Singular
clamping clamps
[transitive]
  1. [always + adverb/preposition] to put or hold something in a position so that it cannot move
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  2. clamp sanctions/restrictions etc on somebody to put limits on what someone is allowed to do
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  3. [always + adverb/preposition] to hold two things together, using a clamp
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  4. also wheel-clamp [usually passive] British English to put a clamp on the wheel of a car so that the car cannot be driven away. This is usually done because the car is illegally parked [=  boot American English]
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Singular Plural
clamp clamps
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  1. a piece of equipment for holding things together
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  2. also wheel clamp British English a metal object that is fastened to the wheel of a car so that the car cannot be driven away. This is usually done because the car is illegally parked [=  boot American English]
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clamp used in phrases

  • C-clamp (noun)
    1. a clamp in the shape of the letter C
  • bench clamp (noun)
    1. a clamp used to hold work in place on a workbench
  • pipe clamp (noun)
    1. a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded
  • wheel clamp (noun)
    1. a metal object that is fastened to the wheel of an illegally parked car so that it cannot be driven away [=  denver boot American English]
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clamp used in phrasal verbs

  • clamp down (phrasal verb)
    1. to make a determined attempt to stop people doing something bad or illegal
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