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clamp

The correct spelling is clamp.

How to pronounce clamp

/klæmp/
noun

IPA: /klæmp/

Say it like: Cla-mp

The correct spelling is clamp. A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
  2. 2.An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc.
  3. 3.A parking enforcement device used to immobilise a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
  4. 4.A mass of bricks heaped up to be burned; or of ore for roasting, or of coal coking.
  5. 5.A pile of root vegetables stored under a layer of earth.

verb

  1. 1.To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.
  2. 2.To hold or grip tightly.
  3. 3.To modify (a numeric value) so it lies within a specific range.
  4. 4.To cover (vegetables, etc.) with earth.
  5. 5.To tread heavily or clumsily; to clump or clomp.

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