noun
clamping
KLAM-pihng
noun
1
The act of fastening something with a clamp, or of immobilising a vehicle with a wheel clamp.
"Illegal clamping of vehicles on private land is now restricted by law."
How to Use Clamping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of clamping something, especially a car.
Common pairings
clamping down
vehicle clamping
Word Forms
clampings plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “clamping”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Illegal _____ of vehicles on private land is now restricted by law.