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Clamp
/klæmp/
A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
📖 Definitions of "Clamp"
noun
- 1
A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
- 2
An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc.
- 3
A parking enforcement device used to immobilise a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
- 4
A mass of bricks heaped up to be burned; or of ore for roasting, or of coal coking.
verb
- 1
To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.
- 2
To hold or grip tightly.
- 3
To modify (a numeric value) so it lies within a specific range.
- 4
To cover (vegetables, etc.) with earth.
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