Phrase Hound found 21 phrases and 18 compound words that contain clamp. The most common are listed below. Open clamp in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 21
- wheel clampA device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven; normally used to enforce payment of a traffic violation fine.
- hose clampA device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting.
- patch clampA device used to measure the ion currents in individual living cells.
- clamp connectionA structure formed in the hyphae of some basidiomycetes that ensures genetic variation among hyphal cells.
- F clampA kind of clamp shaped like the capital letter F.
- clamp down onTo take measures to stop (something); to put an end to (something); to exert tighter control of (something); to treat (someone or something) more harshly.
- C-clampA type of clamp used to temporarily fasten two objects together in carpentry and other crafts.
- clamp connectionsplural of clamp connection: A structure formed in the hyphae of some basidiomycetes that ensures genetic variation among hyphal cells.
- G-clampAlternative form of C-clamp: A type of clamp used to temporarily fasten two objects together in carpentry and other crafts.
- sliding clampA ring-shaped protein complex essential for DNA replication.
- clover clampA metal clamp, usually joined to another by a chain, meant to be worn on the nipples to cause pain.
- alligator clampSynonym of alligator clip: A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to create a temporary electrical connection.
- alcohol clampA research procedure where ethanol is administered intravenously in order to keep a constant blood alcohol concentration over time.
- clamp offTo stop or restrict the flow of, with (or as if with) a clamp.
- clamp standAn item of laboratory equipment which consists of a metal pole with a solid, firm base, used to hold, or clamp, laboratory glassware and other equipment in place, so that they do not fall down or come apart.
- clamp standsplural of clamp stand: An item of laboratory equipment which consists of a metal pole with a solid, firm base, used to hold, or clamp, laboratory glassware and other equipment in place, so that they do not fall down or come apart.
- clamp-downAlternative form of clampdown: A sudden repressive or punitive restriction or control.
- clamp-downsplural of clamp-down: A sudden repressive or punitive restriction or control.
- paper clampSynonym of binder clip: A simple device for binding several sheets of paper, leaving the sheets intact; a strip of spring steel bent into the shape of an isosceles triangle with loops at the apex.
- rope clampA pair of clamping jaws for securing the end of a cord.
- self-clampOf a clamp or other mechanism, that tightens or secures itself automatically, often without needing separate adjustment.
Compound words 18
- clamperOne who, or that which, clamps.
- clampyResembling a clamp; clamp-like.
- clampableCapable of being clamped.
- clampeeA person whose car has been clamped
- clamplikeResembling or characteristic of a clamp.
- clamplessWithout a clamp.
- cryoclampA clamp designed to be used at low temperatures
- declampTo remove a clamp
- microclampA very small clamp
- reclampTo clamp again.