clamp
noun[C]
uk/klæmp/us/klæmp/adevicemade ofwoodormetalthat is used toholdtwo things togethertightly:
夹具；夹钳；夹子Carefullytightenthe clamp until itfirmlysupportsthepipettein averticalposition.小心翼翼地把夹子夹紧，直到能把吸液管牢牢地垂直固定住为止。
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Tools
- -pronged
- adjustable spanner
- adze
- Allen key
- auger
- awl
- gimlet
- gouge
- grapnel
- grappling iron
- grindstone
- guillotine
- pincer
- plunger
- prong
- rasp
- razor knife
- reamer
- sander
- trowel
clamp
verb
uk/klæmp/us/klæmp/clampverb(FASTEN)
[Tusually+ adv/prep]
tofastentwo things together, using a clamp:
（用夹具）夹紧，夹住Clamp the twopiecesofwood(together)for 15minutes.把两块木片紧紧夹在一起，夹15分钟。
[T]mainlyUK(USboot)
If thepoliceor anotherpersoninauthorityclamps avehicle, theyfixametaldeviceto one ofitswheels, usually because it isparkedillegally. Thedeviceis usually onlyremovedwhen theownerpaysanamountofmoney:
用夹锁锁住（违章停放车辆的车轮）When Ifinallygot back, Ifoundmycarhad been clamped.等我终于赶回来时，发现我的车已被车轮夹锁给锁住了。
See also
wheel clampUK
Fastening and tying
- anchor
- bale
- be locked togetheridiom
- belay
- boardsomethingup
- bolt
- bound
- bowline
- granny knot
- half hitch
- harness
- hobble
- hogtie
- stake
- strap
- strapsomeonein
- strapsomethingup
- tack
- tapesomethingup
- tether
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Punishing & punishments
On the road: parking
clampverb(HOLD TIGHTLY)
[T+ adv/prep]
If you clamp something in aparticularplace, youholdit theretightly:
紧紧抓住；牢牢固定住He clamped hishandoverhermouth.他用手死死地捂住她的嘴巴。
Aheavyironchainwas clampedaroundhiswrists.沉重的铁铐紧紧地锁住了他的手腕。
Fastening and tying
- anchor
- bale
- be locked togetheridiom
- belay
- boardsomethingup
- bolt
- bound
- bowline
- granny knot
- half hitch
- harness
- hobble
- hogtie
- stake
- strap
- strapsomeonein
- strapsomethingup
- tack
- tapesomethingup
- tether
Phrasal verb
clamp down onsomething