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 — full definition
- noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
- noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
- verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.
clamp — full definition
- noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
- noun A device fitted to a car wheel to stop it being driven until a fine is paid.
- verb To fasten or hold something tightly in place.
- verb To immobilise a vehicle using a wheel clamp.