Word
clamped
US/ˈkɫæmpt/
UK/klˈæmpt/
Definition
v. to hold something very tightly so that it cannot move. You might do this to a car's brakes or to a piece of paper to keep it in place.
v. to hold or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or to apply pressure. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“He clamped the paper to the board with a heavy stone.”
“The driver clamped the brakes as hard as possible to stop the car before hitting the pedestrian.”
“The technician clamped the metal sheets together to ensure they remained perfectly aligned during the welding process.”
Examples
simple
“He clamped the paper to the board with a heavy stone.”
contextual
“The driver clamped the brakes as hard as possible to stop the car before hitting the pedestrian.”
complex
“The technician clamped the metal sheets together to ensure they remained perfectly aligned during the welding process.”
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