clamp
noun
a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
clamps
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pluralof clamp.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof clamp (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
clampnouna device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
Example Sentences
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Dairy farmers had to rip open silage clamps stored up for the winter to feed the cattle as the grass failed.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
If your vehicle doesn’t come with a set, I recommend finding a cable with a thick gauge, good insulation, durable clamps, and a good length.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
In Europe, Slovakia’s government on Wednesday allowed service stations to limit diesel sales, and set higher prices for cars with foreign plates as it clamps down on fuel tourism and hoarding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
As the government clamps down on overseas workers, migrants spoke to AFP about working in the shadows.
From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025
I put my hand on her palm, and she clamps on to it.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
