# clamped

/ˈkɫæmpt/ (US) · /klˈæmpt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/clamped
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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