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clamped

/klæmpt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To secure or hold something in place by applying pressure with clamps or bolts.

    - "The plumber clamped the pipe to prevent leaks."
    - "The carpenter clamped the wood to make precise cuts."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with clamped
camp , champ , clasp , claspper , cramp
Variants
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clamp , clamped , clamping , clamps , clamp down , clamped down , clamping down , clamps down , clamp down on , clamped down on , clamping down on , clamps down on , clamp on , clamped on , clamping on , clamps on
Etymology
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Originally from Old French clampe, from clampar, to clasp, embrace.


Trivia
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  1. Clamps are commonly used in construction, plumbing, and electrical work.

  2. The world record for the largest clamp is held by a 1,500-ton clamp used in the oil industry.


Related Concepts
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  1. Bolt: A type of mechanical fastener used to secure two or more things together, often used in conjunction with clamps.

  2. Vise: A type of mechanical clamping tool used to secure and hold an object in place, allowing for precise adjustments and measurements.


Culture
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In literature, 'clamped' is used metaphorically to describe a situation or feeling where one is restricted or confined.

How to Memorize "clamped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a plumber using a pipe wrench to tighten a pipe clamp.
    - Visualize a carpenter using a clamp to hold two pieces of wood together while sawing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'clamp' with the image of a vise or pliers.
    - Think of the word 'clamped' as something that holds or secures.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of the word 'clamp' as a 'hand that holds'.


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