ADVERB
firmly,
tight,
tightly
together
Clamp the pieces of wood together while the glue sets.
in place
Parts are clamped in place with a special machine.
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PREPOSITION
around,
round
(esp. BrE)
She clamped her arms around him.
on,
onto
He clamped his hand firmly onto Jack's shoulder.
over
A large hand clamped over her mouth.
to
The dog's jaws were clamped to my leg.
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