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

The birth went smoothly, and the men used an iPhone charger to clamp the umbilical cord until EMS personnel arrived, WABC reported. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 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

Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026

Phrases Containing clamp

• clamp down (on)