clamp

• Dispositif utilisé pour serrer fermement des objets ou maintenir quelque chose en place, souvent en exerçant une pression.

A device used to hold objects tightly together or to secure something in place, often by applying pressure.

1. Tool for holding objectsB1formal

   A device used to hold objects tightly together, often used in woodworking or metalworking.

   Serrure de maintien

   • He used a clamp to hold the wood pieces together while the glue dried.
   • The mechanic tightened the clamp around the pipe.
   • A clamp is essential for securing the workpiece on the table.

   Synonymesbraceclaspcrampgripvise

2. Medical deviceB2formalmedical

   A surgical instrument used to compress or hold a blood vessel or other tissue.

   Pince chirurgicale

   • The surgeon applied a clamp to stop the bleeding.
   • The clamp was carefully removed after the procedure.
   • A vascular clamp is used during delicate operations.

   Synonymesforceps

3. Vehicle immobilization deviceB1informalbritish

   A device attached to a car wheel to prevent it from moving, often used by parking enforcement.

   Sas de stationnement

   • He found a clamp on his car for parking illegally.
   • The parking attendant put a clamp on the vehicle.
   • She had to pay a fine to have the clamp removed.

   Synonymesbootwheel lock

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fixer ou de maintenir quelque chose en place, souvent à l'aide d'un dispositif, ou d'imposer des restrictions strictes.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or holding something tightly in place, often using a device, or to impose strict controls or restrictions.

1. Fasten tightlyB1formal

   To fasten or hold something in place using a device that applies pressure.

   Serrage par un étau ou une pince

   • He clamped the wood pieces together before gluing them.
   • The mechanic clamped the hose to prevent leakage.
   • She clamped the papers to the clipboard.

   Synonymesclaspfastengrippinchsecuretighten

   Antonymesdetachfreeloosenrelease

2. Impose restrictionsB2formal

   To impose strict controls or restrictions, often by authorities.

   Imposer des restrictions

   • The government clamped down on illegal parking.
   • Police clamped restrictions on public gatherings.
   • The school clamped new rules on cell phone usage.

   Synonymescheckcontrolcrack downcurblimitrestrictsuppress

   Antonymeseasefreeliberateloosenrelax

Variantes phrasalclamp down