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clamping

The correct spelling is clamping.

How to pronounce clamping

verb

IPA: /ˈklæmpɪŋ/

Say it like: Cla-mpi-ng

The correct spelling is clamping. To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp. For example: "There are frequent clampings of cars that fail to display a parking permit."

Usage Examples

There are frequent clampings of cars that fail to display a parking permit.

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is clamped.

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