Definition of clamp
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
clamp
verb
clamped; clamping; clamps
Definition of clamp (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to fasten with or as if with a clamp
clamp two boards together
2a
: to place by decree : impose
—often used with on clamped on a curfew after the riots
b
: to hold tightly
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The first known use of clamp was in the 14th century
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