clamp to

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

to be fastened tightly to something

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Examples (10)

  • The dog's jaws were clamped to my leg.
  • The metal bracket was securely clamped to the workbench.
  • His eyes were clamped to the screen, unwilling to miss a single moment.
  • A medical device was clamped to his finger to monitor his heart rate.
  • The mechanic clamps the new exhaust pipe to the car's undercarriage.
  • We will clamp the banner to the railings before the parade starts.
  • She felt his hand clamp to her arm, pulling her back from the edge.
  • Make sure you clamp the wood firmly to the sawhorse before cutting.
  • The barnacles had clamped themselves to the hull of the ship over the years.
  • A single, stubborn leaf clamped to the wet pavement, resisting the wind.