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clamp

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US
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clamp down
clamp up
clampnoun
clamps
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Translations
serre-jointOutil de serrage, surtout en menuiserie et bricolage.
The carpenter used a clamp to hold the pieces of wood in place while the glue dried.
Le menuisier a utilisé un serre-joint pour maintenir les pièces de bois en place pendant que la colle séchait.
pinceSens général, notamment en contexte technique ou médical.
The surgeon applied a clamp to the blood vessel to stop the bleeding during the operation.
Le chirurgien a appliqué une pince sur le vaisseau sanguin pour arrêter le saignement pendant l'opération.
Additional translations
meuleSens agricole : amas de produits racines stockés à l'extérieur pour conservation.
pince hémostatiqueTermes médical plus précis en chirurgie.
Definitions
A device used to hold objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation.
The carpenter used a clamp to hold the pieces of wood in place while the glue dried.
A surgical instrument used to compress a part or close off a vessel.
The surgeon applied a clamp to the blood vessel to stop the bleeding during the operation.
A heap or stack of potatoes, root vegetables, or other produce stored outdoors and covered with straw, earth, etc., for protection.
The farmer built a clamp of potatoes to keep them fresh through the winter.
Synonyms
holder
fastener
clutch
brace
grip
clampverb
clamped
Past Simple
clamped
Past Participle
clamping
Gerund
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Translations
immobiliser avec un sabotContexte automobile : poser un sabot de roue pour empêcher le véhicule de bouger.
The parking officer clamped the illegally parked car.
L'agent de stationnement a immobilisé la voiture en infraction avec un sabot.
serrerAvec un serre-joint ou un dispositif de serrage.
He clamped the pieces of wood together to ensure they didn't move while the glue dried.
Il a serré les pièces de bois ensemble pour s'assurer qu'elles ne bougent pas pendant que la colle séchait.
imposerS'emploie surtout avec des règles, contrôles ou restrictions.
The authorities clamped stringent controls on currency exchange.
Les autorités ont imposé des contrôles stricts sur les changes.
Additional translations
mettre en meuleSens agricole, pour les racines et légumes stockés à l'extérieur.
Definitions
To fasten or hold something tightly in place with a clamp.
He clamped the pieces of wood together to ensure they didn't move while the glue dried.
To impose or enforce (something) strictly.
The authorities clamped stringent controls on currency exchange.
To attach a wheel clamp to (a vehicle) so as to immobilize it.
The parking officer clamped the illegally parked car.
To store (root crops such as potatoes) in an outdoor heap covered with straw, earth, or similar material for protection.
After the harvest, they clamped the carrots to keep them from freezing over the winter.
Synonyms
secure
attach
hold
fix
grip
pinch
fasten
clampadjective
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Attributive use before nouns (e.g., "clamp meter")
Translations
à pinceTerme technique, notamment pour les appareils de mesure.
She measured the current with a clamp meter.
Elle a mesuré le courant avec une pince ampèremétrique.
Definitions
Designating or involving a clamp; equipped with or operated by a clamp.
She measured the current with a clamp meter.
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