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clamp
clamp
/ˈklæmp/
noun
A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
(
clamp
,
clinch
)
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
I secured the piece of wood in place with a clamp before drilling
I secured the piece of wood in place with a clamp before drilling
verb
(
)
Fasten or fix with a clamp
(
clamp
)
fasten or fix with a clamp
Clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened
clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened
(
)
Impose or inflict forcefully
(
clamp
)
impose or inflict forcefully
The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital
The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital
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