word
Clamp
Klamp
/ˈklæmp/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
clamp
Dictionary meaning
A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.
Examples
- The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital.
- They told me to clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened.
Synonyms: clinch
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Clamp” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction