C-clamp

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of clamp used to temporarily fasten two objects together in carpentry and other crafts.
  2. 2
    a clamp in the shape of the letter C wordnet

Example

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"Ziri asked Yazid if he could borrow his C-clamp."

Etymology

From the shape, which resembles the letter C (or a G, if the clamp bolt is considered part of the letter shape).

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