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to clamp
01
serrer, fixer
to fasten something securely using a mechanical device designed for holding objects together
Transitive: to clamp sth | to clamp sth to a support
Exemples
The mechanic clamped the workpiece in place before starting the repair.
Le mécanicien a serré la pièce en place avant de commencer la réparation.
02
imposer, appliquer par décret
to impose or enforce something by decree or authority
Ditransitive: to clamp a regulation on a person or activity
Exemples
The school administration clamped a ban on cell phone usage during class hours to minimize distractions.
L'administration scolaire a imposé une interdiction d'utilisation des téléphones portables pendant les heures de classe pour minimiser les distractions.
Clamp
01
serre-joint, pince
a device that is used to hold or compress two or more things together firmly
02
le clamp, la technique de clamp
the technique used in lacrosse by a face-off specialist to quickly gain control of the ball after the referee's whistle
Exemples
The midfielder practices his clamp technique tirelessly to dominate the center.
Le milieu de terrain pratique sans relâche sa technique de clamp pour dominer le centre.
