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CLAMP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Clamp.

How to pronounce clamp:

US

Clamp - as a noun

A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clinch13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
holding device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Clamp - as a verb

Fasten or fix with a clamp

Example: "Clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened"

Impose or inflict forcefully

Example: "The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital"

Example Sentences

"He used a clamp to secure the wood pieces together."
"The surgeon carefully placed the clamp on the artery."
"She struggled to remove the stubborn clamp from the hose."
"The mechanic tightened the clamp to fix the leaking pipe."
"The construction worker held the clamp while his colleague hammered the nail."
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Word Game Points

Is CLAMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clamp is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLAMP has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CLAMP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clamp is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLAMP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CLAMP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clamp is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLAMP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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