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clamped

UK
/klæmpt/
US
/klæmpt/
clamped down
clamped down
clamped up
clamped up

Translations

clampedverb
clamped
Past Simple
clamped
Past Participle
UK
/klæmpt/
US
/klæmpt/
Past tense and past participle form of the verb "clamp".
He clamped the boards together until the glue dried.
Il a serré les planches ensemble jusqu’à ce que la colle sèche.
Additional translations
fixerSens technique : maintenir solidement en place.
Synonyms
secured
fastened
tightened
bolted
locked
fixed
affixed
attached
gripped
pinched
immobilized
restrained
braced
clinched
clampedadjective
more clamped
Comp.
most clamped
Super.
UK
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US
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The clamped metal sheets ensured the structure remained stable during construction.
Les tôles serrées ont permis à la structure de rester stable pendant la construction.
serréSe dit aussi d’une partie du corps maintenue ou contractée de façon rigide.
With his jaw clamped shut, he refused to speak.
La mâchoire serrée, il a refusé de parler.
Additional translations
bloquéEmploi plus général pour exprimer une mobilité ou une liberté réduite.
Synonyms
secured
fastened
tightened
gripped
held
clampverb

clamped

Past Simple

clamped
Past Simple
clamped
Past Participle
clamping
Gerund
UK
/klæmp/
US
/klæmp/
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.
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.
Additional translations
mettre en meuleSens agricole, pour les racines et légumes stockés à l'extérieur.
Synonyms
fasten
secure
attach
hold
fix
grip
pinch

Definitions

clampedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of clamp.
He clamped the boards together until the glue dried.
clampedadjective
Held tightly in place or secured with a clamp.
The clamped metal sheets ensured the structure remained stable during construction.
Restricted or limited in movement or freedom.
With his jaw clamped shut, he refused to speak.
clampverb
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.
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