Synonyms for

Clamp

Verb / klæmp / Another word for clamp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A clamp is a tool used to hold things tightly together or to prevent movement.

Synonyms & similar words

clinch vise clip fastener grip bracket lock catch clasp pinch hold squeeze press tighten secure bolt screw nail rivet staple tack

Synonyms by register

Formal

fasten secure grip affix

Informal

grab hold stick pin

Literary

vice bind constrict

Antonyms

release loosen free unbind disengage unfasten

Common collocations

  • clamp down
  • clamp on
  • clamp shut
  • clamp the lid
  • clamp the brakes
  • clamp the valve
  • clamp the hose

Word family

noun clamp
verb clamp

Usage note

As a verb, 'clamp' often implies a forceful or tight hold. 'Clamp down' is a common phrasal verb meaning to take severe measures to restrict something.

Example sentences

  1. I need to use a clamp to hold my paper together.
  2. The carpenter used a clamp to hold the board in place while he sawed it.
  3. I used a clamp to hold the hose onto the spigot.
  4. The surgeon used a clamp to stop the bleeding.
  5. I have a clamp that I use to hold my phone on my bike.

Quotes

  • A clamp is a tool that can hold you tight, or hold your project just right.
  • When you need to hold things together, a clamp can make it better.
  • A clamp may be small, but it can hold a lot of weight.

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