clamp
Translation
to clamp, to fasten, to grip
Examples
Clamp the two pieces of wood together.
Clamp the two pieces of wood together.
He clamped his hand on my shoulder.
He clamped his hand on my shoulder.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((together/to sth.)) to fasten (sth.) with a clamp Clamp the two pieces of wood together.
((sth.)) ((on/onto/around sth.)) to hold (sth.) tightly He clamped his hand on my shoulder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fasten, fix, secure, grip; Antonyms: release, loosen
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'klampe' (a hook), related to 'climb', meaning to cling to.
Memory Tips
Think of a crab's 'clamp'-like claw gripping something tightly.