кле́мма — meaning in English

English meaning

• clamp noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
• clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.

Senses

кле́мма is used for these senses in English:

• clinch Any of several fastenings.

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.

clinch — full definition

1. verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
2. verb In boxing or wrestling, to hold an opponent close with the arms to prevent being hit.
3. noun The act of holding onto an opponent in a fight to avoid being struck.

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