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adjective

Definition of clampednext
as in glued

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clamped

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verb

past tense of clamp
as in fastened
to put securely in place or in a desired position clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen

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  1. fastened
  2. secured
  3. bonded
  4. embedded
Verb
  • While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fastened
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  • Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams.
    Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of secured
Adjective
  • Yet advocates say bonded labor is still rampant in the sugar industry, as recent incidents in Maharashtra have shown.
    Haziq Qadri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2023
  • Its bonded and riveted aluminum chassis features a suspension that doesn't crack teeth even in its firmest setting.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 18 Jan. 2023
Definition of bonded
Adjective
  • This new embedded product stands out with its competitive pricing and broad coverage options, offering a superior solution in the Florida market.
    Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The warning comes as a potent winter storm lashes the Northeast on Thursday, with several embedded snow squalls disrupting travel.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of embedded
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clamp down (on)

clamped

clamped down

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