c-clamp

Thân thiện

A carpenter secures a wooden board with a c-clamp.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A clamp in the shape of the letter C: A "c-clamp" is a type of fastening device or tool. Its frame is shaped like the letter "C," and it uses a threaded screw to apply pressure and hold objects firmly together or to a work surface.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Secure the two pieces of wood with a c-clamp before you start gluing.
  • The mechanic used a large c-clamp to hold the broken part in place.
  • Every basic workshop should have a set of c-clamps in various sizes.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Industrial Context: In machining or welding, a c-clamp is often used to fixture a workpiece to a table.
  • The welder fastened the metal plate to the table using several heavy-duty c-clamps.

Variants and Related Words

• Clamp (n): The general category of devices for holding objects tightly.
  • A bar clamp or a spring clamp serves a similar purpose but has a different design.
• G-clamp (n): Another common name for the same tool, used especially in British English.
  • He reached for a G-clamp to secure the joint.

Synonyms

• G-clamp: A direct synonym.
• Tool clamp: A more general descriptive term.

Related Phrases

• To apply a c-clamp: The action of using this tool.
  • You need to apply a c-clamp with enough pressure to prevent movement, but not so much that you damage the material.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a clamp in the shape of the letter C

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