clamp
English Thesaurus
1. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | holding device, |
| definition | : | a device for holding something (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bench clamp, |
| definition | : | a clamp used to hold work in place on a workbench (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | c-clamp, |
| definition | : | a clamp in the shape of the letter C (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cramp, |
| definition | : | a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pipe clamp, pipe vise, |
| definition | : | a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | press, |
| definition | : | clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use (noun.artifact) |
2. impose or inflict forcefully (verb.communication)
3. fasten or fix with a clamp (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | fasten, fix, secure, |
| definition | : | cause to be firmly attached (verb.contact) |
4. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | clamp, |
| definition | : | fasten or fix with a clamp (verb.contact) |
5. fasten or fix with a clamp (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | clamp, clinch, |
| definition | : | a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (noun.artifact) |
6. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | clamp, |
| definition | : | fasten or fix with a clamp (verb.contact) |
7. fasten or fix with a clamp (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | clamp, clinch, |
| definition | : | a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together (noun.artifact) |
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