clamp
A device designed to bind, constrict, or press two
or more parts together so as to hold them firmly
in their relative positions for some subsequent
operation, to allow adhesives to set, or for
trimming, printing, and the like. They may be
operated by hand, mechanically, by air pressure,
or hydraulically. (145 )
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