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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

  1. to grip, fasten, or brace with or as with a clamp
  2. ☆ to put in effect forcefully; impose to clamp a curfew on the town
clamp¹ Idioms

clamp down (on)

to become more strict (with)
clamp² Definition

clamp (klamp)

noun

the sound of heavy footsteps

Etymology: var. of clump

intransitive verb

to tread heavily
clamp Synonyms

clamp

n.

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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