noun
clamping
KLAM-pihng
Clamping (noun) means the act of fastening something with a clamp, or of immobilising a vehicle with a wheel clamp. Example: “Illegal clamping of vehicles on private land is now restricted by law.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- clampings
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Rhymes for clamping
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What does “clamping” mean?
The word “clamping” means the act of fastening something with a clamp, or of immobilising a vehicle with a wheel clamp. In plain terms, the action of clamping something, especially a car.
How do you pronounce “clamping”?
“Clamping” is pronounced KLAM-pihng (/ˈklæmpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clamping” in a sentence?
Here is “clamping” used in a sentence: “Illegal clamping of vehicles on private land is now restricted by law.”
What part of speech is “clamping”?
“Clamping” is a noun.
