C-clamp (Noun)
Meaning
A clamp in the shape of the letter C.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter used a c-clamp to hold the wood in place while he glued it together.
- She rummaged through her toolbox to find a c-clamp to use as a temporary fix for the broken chair leg.
- The c-clamp was used to apply even pressure to the seam of the metal pipe.
- He tightened the c-clamp around the workpiece to prevent it from moving during the cutting process.
- The c-clamp was used to hold the broken engine part in place while the mechanic made repairs.