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clamp in German

clamp in German is Klemme, Schraubzwinge, Klammer — clamp means a device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.

clamp in German

Klemme
noun
Schraubzwinge
noun
Klammer
noun
einklemmen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.
festklemmen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.

What does "clamp" mean?

  1. noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
    "He used a clamp to hold the wood steady while gluing it."
  2. noun A device fitted to a car wheel to stop it being driven until a fine is paid.
    "She came back to find a clamp on her car."
  3. verb To fasten or hold something tightly in place.
    "Clamp the two boards together before drilling."
  4. verb To immobilise a vehicle using a wheel clamp.
    "The council clamps cars parked without a permit."

clamp in a sentence

  • He used a clamp to hold the wood steady while gluing it.
  • She came back to find a clamp on her car.
  • Clamp the two boards together before drilling.
  • The council clamps cars parked without a permit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "clamp" in German?

"clamp" in German is Klemme, Schraubzwinge, Klammer. clamp means: A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.

How do you use "clamp" in a sentence?

Example: "He used a clamp to hold the wood steady while gluing it." In German, "clamp" is Klemme, Schraubzwinge, Klammer.

Are there other ways to say "clamp" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "clamp": Klemme, Schraubzwinge, Klammer, einklemmen, festklemmen.

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