as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen
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Recent Examples of clamp
There was not nearly as much of a reaction from starfish when the arms were clamped in the middle or end.
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024
On one particular rep with the backups, he got clamped by Kindle Vildor.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Every which way, the Bronx is sewn and bound and grappled and clamped to the rest of the city.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Easy-Way The whole shebang is clamped onto the stroller's frame above the rear axle, then angled down and locked in place so that the two rollers press down against the tops of the two rear wheels.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024
On one particular rep with the backups, he got clamped by Kindle Vildor.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Every which way, the Bronx is sewn and bound and grappled and clamped to the rest of the city.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Easy-Way The whole shebang is clamped onto the stroller's frame above the rear axle, then angled down and locked in place so that the two rollers press down against the tops of the two rear wheels.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
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Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pull neck skin to back and fasten with a small skewer.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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The slinky was a surefire way to secure naval instruments in rough seas.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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In winter, the Ho-Chunk would secure the vessels in shallow water, to prevent them from drying out before spring.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Several Vanderpump Rules alumni aren't hitching their wagons to The Valley.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Apart from being wonderfully warm and water-repellant, our testers noted that its 50- and 70-denier fabric held strong when carrying skis and hitching snowmobiles.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a cornerback, Hunter had 31 tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions, anchoring Colorado’s defense.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Find uncommon home furnishings and detailed craftmanship in this tiny-but-mighty antique district, anchored by longtime local gem Court of Two Sisters.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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