CLAMP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CLAMP?

Need another word that means the same as “clamp”? Find 18 synonyms for “clamp” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Clamp” are: clinch, brace, vice, press, immobilizer, wheel clamp, fasten, secure, fix, clip, attach, make fast, clench, grip, hold, squeeze, immobilize

Clamp as a Noun

Definitions of "Clamp" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “clamp” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together.
• A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
• An electric circuit which serves to maintain the voltage limits of a signal at prescribed levels.

Synonyms of "Clamp" as a noun (6 Words)

brace	A structural member used to stiffen a framework. A neck brace.
clinch	A struggle or scuffle at close quarters. We went into a passionate clinch on the sofa.
immobilizer	A device for immobilizing a motor vehicle in order to prevent theft.
press	Any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids. At the pressing of a button.
vice	A weakness of character or behaviour; a bad habit. A mobile phone network is being used to peddle vice.
wheel clamp	A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals.

Usage Examples of "Clamp" as a noun

• I have fixed the motor to the table with two clamps.

Clamp as a Verb

Definitions of "Clamp" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “clamp” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Immobilize (an unlawfully parked car) by fixing a wheel clamp to one of its wheels.
• Maintain the voltage limits of (an electrical signal) at prescribed values.
• Impose or inflict forcefully.
• Fasten or fix with a clamp.
• Hold (something) tightly against another thing.
• Fasten (something) in place with a clamp.
• Fasten (two things) firmly together.

Synonyms of "Clamp" as a verb (12 Words)

attach	Cause to be attached. The Earl Marshal attached Gloucester for high treason.
clench	Grasp (something) tightly and firmly. Her teeth clenched in anger.
clip	Fasten or be fastened with a clip or clips. She clipped on a pair of diamond earrings.
fasten	Become fixed or fastened. They fastened various nicknames to each other.
fix	Make fixed stable or stationary. Cowley fixed him with a cold stare.
grip	To grip or seize as in a wrestling match. He gripped the steering wheel.
hold	Have room for hold without crowding. You can t hold yourself responsible for what happened.
immobilize	Prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal. The car had been immobilized by a wheel clamp.
make fast	Eliminate urine.
press	Exert pressure or force to or upon. This is a pressing problem.
secure	Make (a door or container) hard to open; fasten or lock. The government is concerned to secure the economy against too much foreign ownership.
squeeze	Squeeze or press together. They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him.

Usage Examples of "Clamp" as a verb

• Clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened.
• The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital.
• The sander is clamped on to the edge of a workbench.
• Maggie had to clamp a hand over her mouth to stop herself from laughing.
• The two frames are clamped together.
• He had flown into a rage when he found his car was clamped.