clamp
Pronunciation: [klæmp]
Word
Context: “tools”
(noun) a clamp is a tool used to hold objects tightly together. It helps keep things in place, like when you need to join two pieces of wood while you work on them.
Example
The carpenter used a clamp to hold the wooden pieces together while the glue dried.
Example
Without a clamp, the pieces kept sliding apart and wouldn't stay still.
Example
What type of clamp do you need for your project?
Context: “fixing”
(verb) to clamp something means to use a clamp or to hold it tightly in place. It's like giving something a firm hug to make sure it doesn't move.
Example
I clamped the metal pieces together so they wouldn't shift while I drilled the holes.
Example
He didn't clamp the frame, and it fell apart before he finished his work.
Example
Did you remember to clamp the two boards before painting them?
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