clamp
noun
a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
clamping
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present participleof clamp.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Togo has faced criticism for clamping down on free speech, with several foreign journalists detained in recent years.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Now, private-credit firms are clamping down on the option, known as payment in kind, or PIK.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
While the law has given many areas until 2040 to address overpumping, some local agencies have started clamping down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Instead, the father expressed outrage at the hospital for not delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
She tore up a sheet and wrapped it around and around, clamping it down over the wounds as tight as she could.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
