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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

clammed

/klæmd/ verb · British & US
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What does clammed mean?

verb

to close or shut something, especially a valve or a lid, tightly; to stop or prevent something from happening or being done.

Example

"She clammed the lid shut to prevent the cat from getting in."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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