Meaning & use
clamped
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Fastened or gripped firmly in place using a clamp or similar device.
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He clamped the two boards together while the glue dried.
Her jaw clamped shut the moment she realized her mistake.
A note on using this word
The phrase "clamped down on" is a common idiom meaning to take strict measures to stop or control something.
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Words with an opposite meaning
releasedloosened
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