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clamp

1 of 2

noun

ˈklamp How to pronounce clamp (audio)
1
: a device designed to bind or constrict or to press two or more parts together so as to hold them firmly
2
: any of various instruments or appliances having parts brought together for holding or compressing something

clamp

2 of 2

verb

clamped; clamping; clamps

transitive verb

1
: to fasten with or as if with a clamp
clamp two boards together
2
a
: to place by decree : impose
—often used with on
clamped on a curfew after the riots
b
: to hold tightly

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Verb The surgeon clamped the vein. He clamped the two pieces of wood together. The bit was clamped firmly between the horse's teeth. He clamped his mouth shut and refused to speak.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Use the iron’s clamp to grip a small section of hair. Amber Kallor, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Older jigsaws may have a bolt that needs to be loosened using an Allen wrench to change the blade, though newer models typically have a simple lever to release the blade clamp. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Make sure the clamp is fully connected to the metal and won’t fall off. Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022 The result is a larger magnetic field (all sides except where the clamp is attached) capable of picking up objects from farther away. Ben Demchak, Popular Mechanics, 3 June 2022 The webcam comes with an adjustable clamp for fitting it on top of a monitor. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 June 2022 This 8-inch cordless option charges via USB and features an extra-large clamp that opens up to 3 inches wide, plus the fan has 360-degree rotation for maximum airflow. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2022 Nguyen found that a laceration to Tipping’s head was from a clamp used during spinal surgery, and rib fractures appeared to have been related to efforts to resuscitate Tipping. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 Rather than clamp directly onto a customer’s satellite, the MRV will use a robotic arm developed by Darpa to attach a mini-fridge sized unit called a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) onto the spacecraft. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 16 June 2022
Verb
Then, clamp the iron down each plait to lock in the shape. Amber Kallor, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 If your material isn't fixed in place, clamp it to your working surface. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Since the rails are narrow, clamp a second board to the workpiece to help support the router base. Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2021 The simplest way to do this is to clamp a spare 2x4 along the length of the plywood. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Those bolts clamp blades to the rotor and bear the stress of wind and motion. The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Ofcom warns these figures could decline further with recent price rises and clamp downs on password sharing. Barry Collins, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Braking power is provided by six-piston, 15.4-inch front steel discs and four-piston, 14.6-inch rear discs, which clamp onto aluminum monobloc calipers. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 29 July 2022 Most stocks dipped Tuesday in their first trading after tumbling into a bear market Monday on worries that high inflation would push central banks to clamp the brakes too hard on the economy. Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch *klampe; akin to Old English clamm bond, fetter — more at clam

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of clamp was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing clamp

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