clamp
clamp¹
Definition
clamp (klamp)
noun
any of various devices for clasping or fastening things together, or for bracing parts; esp., an appliance with two parts that can be brought together, usually by a screw, to grip something
Etymology: ME < MDu klampe: for IE base see climb
transitive verb
- to grip, fasten, or brace with or as with a clamp
- ☆ to put in effect forcefully; impose to clamp a curfew on the town
clamp down (on)
☆ to become more strict (with)
clamp²
Definition
clamp (klamp)
intransitive verb
to tread heavily
clamp
Synonyms
clamp
Usage Examples
Object
- scarves: I also managed to wash out the clamped scarves so they are ready for their labels to be sewn in.
- jaw: Unique are the width of the back support and the specially shaped split clamping jaws.
- bolt: With the clamping bolts loosened, restart the engine and adjust the throttle idling screws on each carburetor to give the desired idling speed.
- voltage: Numerous chemical and biological phenomena are modeled by non-linear ODE's, for example chemical reactions and voltage clamped nerve cells.
- wheel: Vehicles on the public highway that do not display a valid tax disk maybe wheel clamped or removed.
Converse of object
- tighten: Pull the adaptor through the register plate hole and tighten the clamp around it.
- mount: The post mounting clamp supplied enables the antenna to be fixed to a suitable horizontal or vertical post of up to 20mm diameter.
Adjective modifier
- aortic: There should be about 2mm of aorta visible below the aortic clamp.
- triple: When combined with the optimized triple clamp and front wheel axle design, the result is an outstanding front-end rigidity.
- adjustable: The Bulldog Centaur is a popular Sold Secure and adjustable wheel clamp Why wheel clamps for security?
- universal: The unique universal clamp will fit any table with a parasol hole 30-60mm in diameter.
Modifies a noun
- bolt: A modern coil condenser to match the coil should now be secured via a suitable mounting tag to the cam ring clamp bolt.
Modifying Another Word
- securely: The seat frame is clamped securely onto the pushchair frame.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- down: A guard's hand clamped down on her shoulder.
Noun used with modifier
- silage: This piled in either a disused silage clamp, or taken to the field and placed in the windrow.
- toggle: The range improves on the specification of the toggle clamp tripods that it replaces.
- voltage: Current clamp and voltage clamp experiments revealed multiple effects of 5-HT on the intrinsic excitability of CN neurons.
- patch: Diagram of the patch clamp technique - click on the thumbnail to enlarge.
- wheel: SAS heavy duty high security wheel clamp Secure your boat trailer, jet ski trailer, caravan or vehicle.
- hose: For obvious reasons, the tube should be securely fastened to the pump, e.g. with a hose clamp.
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