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Uncommonclamps
The correct spelling is clamps.
How to pronounce clamps
noun
IPA: /klæmps/
Say it like: Cla-mps
The correct spelling is clamps. A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
- 2.An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc.
- 3.A parking enforcement device used to immobilise a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
- 4.A mass of bricks heaped up to be burned; or of ore for roasting, or of coal coking.
- 5.A pile of root vegetables stored under a layer of earth.
verb
- 1.To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.
- 2.To hold or grip tightly.
- 3.To modify (a numeric value) so it lies within a specific range.
- 4.To cover (vegetables, etc.) with earth.
- 5.To tread heavily or clumsily; to clump or clomp.
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