clamp

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æmp

[edit] Noun

clamp (plural clamps)

1. A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.

[edit] Synonyms

• cramp

[edit] Derived terms

• clover clamp
• nipple clamp

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[edit] Verb

to clamp (third-person singular simple present clamps, present participle clamping, simple past and past participle clamped)

1. (transitive) To fasten in place or together with a clamp.
2. (transitive) To hold or grip tightly.
3. (transitive) To modify a numeric value so it lies within a specific range.

[edit] Derived terms

• clamp down

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[edit] See also

• clasp
• vise, vice