clamp
Clamp (noun) means a device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together. Example: “He used a clamp to hold the wood steady while gluing it.”
How to use clamp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool or device that grips things tightly — or, as a verb, to grip or fasten tightly.
Word forms
clamped past tense, clamped past tense, clamps plural, clamps plural, Clamps plural, clamps singular, clamps singular
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He used a _____ to hold the wood steady while gluing it.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch clampe ("a clamp, hook"), related to a Germanic root meaning to press together.
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Rhymes for clamp
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What does “clamp” mean?
The word “clamp” means a device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together. In plain terms, a tool or device that grips things tightly — or, as a verb, to grip or fasten tightly.
How do you pronounce “clamp”?
“Clamp” is pronounced KLAMP (/ˈklæmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “clamp” in a sentence?
Here is “clamp” used in a sentence: “He used a clamp to hold the wood steady while gluing it.”
What part of speech is “clamp”?
Depending on how it is used, “clamp” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “clamp” come from?
The word “clamp” comes from Germanic. From Middle Dutch clampe ("a clamp, hook"), related to a Germanic root meaning to press together.
Is “clamp” a common word?
“Clamp” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “clamp” have?
“Clamp” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
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