clamp shut

Examples (10)

• His mouth clamped shut and he refused to answer.
• The lid of the treasure chest clamped shut with a final, dusty thud.
• When the lawyer mentioned the money, her jaw clamped shut.
• The powerful hydraulic press clamps shut in a fraction of a second.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught when the car trunk clamps shut.
• He listened to the accusations, his teeth clamped shut in silent fury.
• As soon as the bait is touched, the trap clamps shut.
• The ancient book's cover, made of heavy leather, seemed to clamp shut on its own.
• Her lips clamped shut, a clear sign she would not betray the secret.
• The submarine's hatch was designed to clamp shut and withstand immense pressure.