clamping

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of securing something in place by applying pressure, typically with a clamp or a vise.

  - "He clamped the pipe to prevent the leak."
  - "The dentist used a clamp to keep the tooth stable during the filling."

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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

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Etymology

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The word 'clamp' originated from the Old French word 'clappe' which means 'bolt, bar' or 'clapper'. It later evolved to mean 'clasp' or 'vise' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest clamp is the 'Giant Clamp' in Norway, which weighs over 1,000 tons.

2. Clamps are used in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, and medical fields.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vise: A type of clamping tool that uses screws or levers to apply pressure and hold objects in place.

2. Clasp: A type of fastener that holds two objects together by means of a hook or a latch.

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Culture

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In literature, 'clamping' has been used metaphorically to describe the feeling of being held back or restricted. In music, a clamp is a device used to hold a drumstick or a guitar pick in place.

How to Memorize "clamping"

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   - Visualize a clamp being used to hold an object in place. Imagine the pressure being applied and the object being secured.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clamp' with the idea of holding something firmly in place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'clamp' as 'Clamp And Prevent Moving Parts'.

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