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Opposite of clamp
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• verb (Context 1)
To fasten, bind, or hold objects tightly together using a mechanical device or strong physical grip.
Usage Example
"The surgeon clamped the severed artery to stop the bleeding before proceeding with the operation."
Strongest
release
Strong
loosen
unbind
• verb (Context 2)
To hold something tightly against or between parts of the body, such as the jaws or arms.
Usage Example
"He clamped his teeth together in frustration as the opposing team scored the winning goal."
Strong
open
Weak
relax
• verb (Context 3)
To attach a heavy immobilizing device to the wheel of a parked vehicle (usually for illegal parking).
Usage Example
"The traffic warden clamped the illegally parked sedan after it had been blocking the intersection for two hours."
Strongest
unclamp
Strong
release
Similar words to clamp
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to clamp vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
boot
clench
secure
vise
grip
fasten
brace
fastener
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Clamp. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/clamp