clamp clamp /ˈklæmp/

noun

1. A device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together  ( clamp , clinch )
   a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
    I secured the piece of wood in place with a clamp before drilling
   I secured the piece of wood in place with a clamp before drilling
   
   

verb

1. () Fasten or fix with a clamp  ( clamp )
   fasten or fix with a clamp
    Clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened
   clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened
   
2. () Impose or inflict forcefully  ( clamp )
   impose or inflict forcefully
    The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital
   The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital