clamp

clamp
[[t]klæ̱mp[/t]]
clamps, clamping, clamped
1) N-COUNT A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
2) VERB When you clamp one thing to another, you fasten the two things together with a clamp.

[V n to n] Somebody forgot to bring along the U-bolts to clamp the microphones to the pole.

3) VERB To clamp something in a particular place means to put it or hold it there firmly and tightly.

[V n prep] Simon finished dialing and clamped the phone to his ear...

[V n together] He clamped his lips together...

[V n adj] You entreat him to try just one spoonful, and he clamps his mouth shut...

[V-ed] Peter jumped to his feet with his hand clamped to his neck.

4) N-COUNT A clamp is a large metal device which is fitted to the wheel of an illegally parked car or other vehicle in order to prevent it from being driven away. The driver has to pay to have the clamp removed. [BRIT]
Syn:
(in AM, use Denver boot)
5) VERB To clamp a car means to fit a clamp to one of its wheels so that it cannot be driven away. [BRIT]

[V n] Courts in Scotland have ruled it illegal to clamp a car parked on private ground and then to demand a fine.

Phrasal Verbs:
Derived words:
clamping N-UNCOUNT

The Automobile Association yesterday called for laws to regulate clamping firms.

clamper plural N-COUNT

Private clampers demanded ₤57 to release her van.

(in AM, use boot)

English dictionary. 2008.

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  • clamp — [ klɑ̃p ] n. m. • 1856; « pièce de bois » 1643; mot angl. d o. germ. ♦ Chir. Pince à deux branches, servant à comprimer un conduit (notamment un vaisseau), une cavité ou des tissus qui saignent. ⇒ 1. clip. ● clamp nom masculin (anglais clamp, du… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Clamp — (kl[a^]mp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Clamped} (kl[a^]mt; 215) p. pr. & vb. n. {Clamping}.] 1. To fasten with a clamp or clamps; to apply a clamp to; to place in a clamp. [1913 Webster] 2. To cover, as vegetables, with earth. [Eng.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • clamp — clamp1 [klamp] n. [ME < MDu klampe: for IE base see CLIMB] any of various devices for clasping or fastening things together, or for bracing parts; esp., an appliance with two parts that can be brought together, usually by a screw, to grip… …   English World dictionary

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  • Clamp — (kl[a^]mp), n. [Cf. LG. & D. klamp, Dan. klampe, also D. klampen to fasten, clasp. Cf. {Clamber}, {Cramp}.] 1. Something rigid that holds fast or binds things together; a piece of wood or metal, used to hold two or more pieces together. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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