Clamp
/klæmp/
Definitions
2 meaningsA device that holds things tightly together.
/klæmp/
A device used to hold or fasten objects together.
The mechanic used a clamp to hold the car part in place.
💡 Simply: A clamp is like a strong hug for objects, holding them firmly in place. Imagine using one to hold together two pieces of wood while you glue them.
👶 For kids: It's like a hug for things that need to stick together!
More Examples
She clamped the papers together.
How It's Used
"The carpenter used a clamp to hold the two pieces of wood together while the glue dried."
"A pipe clamp secured the pipe to the wall."
To fasten something tightly with a clamp.
/klæmp/
To fasten or secure with a clamp.
Clamp the two pieces of wood together firmly.
💡 Simply: To clamp something means to hold it really tight using a clamp, like squeezing it with a super strong hug!
👶 For kids: To hold something really, really tight!
More Examples
The technician clamped the wires to the board.
How It's Used
"He clamped the boards together before nailing them."
From Middle English *clampen, from Old English *clampan, meaning "to strike, to beat."
The word 'clamp' has been used in its current sense since the 15th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'CLAMP'ing down on something.