Clamp — synonyms, definition

1. clamp (Noun)

buckle button catch clasp clench clip clutch fastener fastening grasp grip hasp hold hook lock purchase snap vice

clamp (Noun) — A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.

holding device C-clamp bench clamp cramp pipe clamp pipe vise press

2. clamp (Verb)

anchor brace buckle clasp clinch clip fasten grip hold latch lock pin press secure seize snap squeeze

clamp (Verb) — Fasten or fix with a clamp. ex. "clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened"

clamp (Verb) — Impose or inflict forcefully. ex. "The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital"

clamp (Verb) — Hold tightly to something else.

bring down fasten fix impose inflict obtrude secure visit