clamps

[US]/[klæmps]/
[UK]/[klæmps]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A device used to hold things firmly together.; A support or brace.
v.To fasten or hold tightly with clamps.; To apply a clamp to.; To restrain or suppress (a feeling or desire).

Phrases & Collocations

clamps down

tighten clamps

clamps together

holding clamps

clamps on

steel clamps

clamps off

clamps used

clamps secure

clamps installed

Example Sentences

we used clamps to secure the pipes together.

the mechanic tightened the clamps on the hose.

he bought several c-clamps for his workshop.

the clamps held the wood firmly in place.

make sure the clamps are properly adjusted.

they used quick-release clamps for easy adjustments.

the engineer designed custom clamps for the project.

he needed new clamps for the electrical wiring.

the clamps prevented the wires from moving.

we tightened the clamps around the battery terminals.

the toolbox contained various types of clamps.

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