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Past tense for to fasten or fix securely in place
“Twist the valve into the hole, and clamp it firmly to the water supply pipe.”
Past tense for to hold or grip tightly
“He adjusted one hand to clamp tightly on his wound, and with the other, he scrabbled at the lock and the handle.”
Past tense for to immobilize or lock up with a clamp
“Here's a suggestion. Don't clamp my car and I'll not apply a set of bolt cutters to it.”
Past tense for to impose or inflict something undesirable on someone
“I don't want to get caught in town if they clamp a curfew down on Kalandia.”
Past tense for to put securely in place or in the desired position
Past tense for to compress, crush or squeeze something, altering its shape in the process
Past tense for to squeeze or fasten tightly
Past tense for to forcibly put an end to
Past tense for to chew, grip or tear at something edible with one's teeth
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