Main Entry:

¹clamp

Pronunciation:

\ˈklamp\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch *klampe; akin to Old English clamm bond, fetter — more at clam

Date:

14th century

1 : a device designed to bind or constrict or to press two or more parts together so as to hold them firmly 2 : any of various instruments or appliances having parts brought together for holding or compressing something