clamp tight
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
to fasten something securely in a particular position
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Examples (10)
- Make sure you clamp the wood tight before you start sawing.
- The mechanic had to clamp the new exhaust pipe tight to the chassis.
- He felt a fear clamp tight around his heart.
- You'll need a G-clamp to clamp these two pieces tight while the glue dries.
- Once the lid is on, clamp it tight on all four sides.
- His jaws seemed to clamp tight with anger, and he refused to say another word.
- The surgeon will clamp the artery tight to prevent any further blood loss.
- By the time I arrived, he had already clamped the boards tight.
- He is clamping the frame tight to ensure it sets perfectly square.
- The component was clamped tight into the testing rig.