Clamp on

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verb

To attach something tightly to something else.

He clamped on a mask to his face before entering the room.
Visual representation of "clamp on" - to attach something tightly to something else

Often appears as...

  • clamp on a mask
  • clamp on a device
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Physical Connection

Refers to the physical act of fastening objects together often using a device or tool.

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She clamped on the broken pieces to fix the toy.
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Tight Securing

Emphasizes the idea of making two things tightly secure to each other, leaving no space.

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To stop the leak, he quickly clamped on a seal.
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Immediate Action

Often suggests an action taken quickly to prevent a problem or respond to a need.

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In the emergency, they clamped on a tourniquet to his leg.
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