clamping

present participle of clamp

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clamping 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 Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital. Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 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 However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform. David Szondy june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026 The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026 By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase. Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamping
Verb
  • The staff is also quick to offer assistance in securing a reservation for dinner at Matilda or booking the wellness room, which has an infrared sauna facing the mountains and a small area with workout equipment.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • During the quarter, the company made its Okta for AI Agents tool for managing and securing agents available to all customers.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • The vest inflates by pulling it through your kid’s arms and fastening the belt.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • This fragrance features bergamot, sea salt, and vetiver, offering a light, breezy, and clean scent with hints of citrus and an anchoring woody note.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Manolo Betancur’s Central Avenue bakery has spent years anchoring East Charlotte’s Latino community through charity work, immigrant advocacy and protests against federal immigration raids.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Clamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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