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clamp

/klæmp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does clamp mean?

noun, verb

A device for holding or fastening something in place, typically by applying pressure. To hold or fasten something in place with a clamp.

Example

"The carpenter used a clamp to hold the wood in place while it dried."

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