Meaning of the word clamps in English

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clamps

US /klæmps/
UK /klæmps/

Noun

a device for holding things firmly together

Example:
He used a G-clamp to hold the wood in place while the glue dried.
Make sure the pipes are secured with pipe clamps.

Verb

fasten (something) in place with a clamp

Example:
He clamped the two pieces of wood together.
The police clamped the car's wheel.