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clamp

1. clamp \'klamp\ n [ME, prob. fr. (assumed) MD klampe; akin to OE clamm 
   bond, fetter -m more at CLAM 1: a device designed to bind or constrict or 
   to press two or more parts tog ether so as to hold them firmly 2: any of 
   various instruments or appliances having parts brought together f or 
   holding or compressing something
2. clamp vt 1: to fasten with a clamp  2a: to place by decree : IMPOSE  2b: 
   to hold tightly