clamp
/klæmp/noun
उच्चारण क्लैम्प
शिकंजा
Core word
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[C]
a tool for holding things together tightly
शिकंजा
- a metal clamp
- Use a clamp to hold the two wooden pieces together until the glue dries.
- The carpenter fixed the plank with a clamp.
+ 2 more examples
- A bicycle clamp holds the lamp firmly on the handlebars.
- The doctor placed a clamp on the tube.
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[T]
to hold something tightly; (clamp down on) to take strict action to prevent something
कसना; सख़्ती करना
- clamp down on fake news
- Officials decided to clamp down on illegal parking outside the school.
- The town council plans to clamp down on littering.
+ 2 more examples
- The driver clamped the wheel tightly as the bus skidded.
- Customs officers have clamped down on the smuggling of gold.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
clamp + object + to / onto + noun
Use this to describe fixing something firmly in place with a tool or grip.
किसी वस्तु को औज़ार या पकड़ से मज़बूती से जमाने के लिए यह pattern आता है।
- The carpenter clamped the board to the table.
- She clamped the phone between her shoulder and ear.
clamp + body part (hold tightly)
Used when a hand, jaw or lips press tightly shut or hold on.
जब हाथ, जबड़ा या होंठ कसकर बंद हों या पकड़ें, तब इसका प्रयोग होता है।
- He clamped his hand over her mouth.
- The dog clamped its jaws on the stick.
clamp down on + noun
A phrasal verb meaning to act strictly to stop something harmful or illegal.
यह phrasal verb किसी हानिकारक या अवैध काम को रोकने के लिए सख़्त कार्रवाई का अर्थ देता है।
- The police clamped down on illegal parking.
- The government clamped down on tax evasion.
a clamp (noun)
As a countable noun it is a tool, or a device fixed to a vehicle wheel to prevent it from moving.
Countable noun के रूप में यह एक औज़ार है, या वाहन के पहिये पर लगाया जाने वाला ताला।
- A wheel clamp was fixed to the illegally parked car.
- Tighten the clamp before you start drilling.
+Collocations 4
adverb + clamp
tightlyfirmlyquicklysuddenlysecurely
- The mechanic clamped the pipe tightly before welding.
clamp + noun (tool)
wheel clamppipe clampG-clamphose clampcable clamp
- Use a G-clamp to hold the wood while the glue dries.
clamp down on + noun
crimecorruptioncheatingspeedingblack marketing
- The board clamped down on cheating in the exam.
noun + clamp
priceimportwagetravelspending
- The company announced a clamp on spending.
“More examples 5
- The invigilator clamped down on mobile phones in the exam hall.
पर्यवेक्षक ने परीक्षा कक्ष में मोबाइल फ़ोन पर सख़्ती कर दी।
- Radhika clamped her hands over her ears to shut out the noise.
राधिका ने शोर से बचने के लिए अपने हाथ कानों पर कसकर रख लिए।
- A traffic clamp was fixed to the scooter parked in the no-parking zone.
नो-पार्किंग क्षेत्र में खड़े स्कूटर के पहिये पर ट्रैफ़िक क्लैंप लगा दिया गया।
- The mechanic used a clamp to hold the metal plate steady.
मैकेनिक ने धातु की प्लेट को स्थिर रखने के लिए शिकंजे का प्रयोग किया।
- Authorities have promised to clamp down on adulterated milk.
अधिकारियों ने मिलावटी दूध पर सख़्ती करने का वादा किया है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The government will clamp down the black market.
✓ The government will clamp down on the black market.
The phrasal verb clamp down always takes on before its object.
Phrasal verb 'clamp down' के बाद object से पहले हमेशा 'on' आता है।
✗ The police clamped on the illegal sale of fireworks.
✓ The police clamped down on the illegal sale of fireworks.
The phrasal verb needs down; clamp on alone does not carry this meaning.
इस अर्थ के लिए 'clamp down' पूरा चाहिए; अकेले 'clamp on' से यह अर्थ नहीं बनता।
→Phrasal verbs 1
clamp down on
to take strict action in order to stop or limit an activity, especially one that is illegal or harmful
(किसी गतिविधि पर) सख़्ती से रोक लगाना, शिकंजा कसना
- The government is clamping down on tax evasion.
- Schools have clamped down on the use of mobile phones in class.
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Clamp down on (act strictly against).
Phrasal verb 'clamp down on' (के विरुद्ध सख़्ती करना)।