Synonyms of clamp

clamp

verb

as in to fasten

to put securely in place or in a desired position

clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fasten
• secure
• hitch
• anchor
• catch
• fix
• set
• moor
• wedge
• implant
• stuff
• entrench
• embed
• lodge
• ingrain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosen
• loose
• unfasten
• pull
• extract
• pry
• tear (out)
• unloose
• unfix
• prize
• yank
• unloosen
• uproot
• wrest
• root (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clamp

Sharon Rocha's mitochondrial DNA clamped in the jaws of a pair of pliers found in [Peterson’s] boat, [and] the presence of concrete debris in the boat cover that matched both the homemade boat anchor and the concrete debris on his flatbed trailer. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

His supporters have clamped their mouths tighter than the federal budget for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

With the SRBs securely clamped to the launch pad, SLS hangs in the center between them, held up only by the strength of the interstage bolts at their connection points. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 July 2026

Phrases Containing clamp

• clamp down (on)