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Klemme — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brace noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
  • clamp noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
  • clip noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
  • jam noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
  • klick noun A kilometer.
  • scrape verb To drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.
  • squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.

Senses

Klemme is used for these senses in English:

  • brace That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
  • clip Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
  • jam (countable) A difficult situation.
  • scrape An awkward set of circumstances.
  • squeeze (figuratively) A difficult position.

brace — full definition

  1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
  2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
  3. verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.

clamp — full definition

  1. noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
  2. noun A device fitted to a car wheel to stop it being driven until a fine is paid.
  3. verb To fasten or hold something tightly in place.
  4. verb To immobilise a vehicle using a wheel clamp.

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