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mechanical
Adjective
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If something is mechanical it is related to a machine, like a machine, or done by a machine.
Printing presses are mechanical devices for printing on paper.
clamp
Noun
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A clamp is a device that holds and fixes machine elements together.
clamp
Verb
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If you clamp something, you fasten it in place or together with a clamp.
Please use a vise to clamp the pieces of wood together.
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If you clamp onto something, you hold it tightly.
She had to clamp a hand over her mouth to stop herself from laughing.