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Meaning of clamp
noun
- A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
- An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc.
- A parking enforcement device used to immobilise a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
- A mass of bricks heaped up to be burned; or of ore for roasting, or of coal coking.
- A pile of root vegetables stored under a layer of earth.
verb
- To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.
- To hold or grip tightly.
- To modify (a numeric value) so it lies within a specific range.
- To cover (vegetables, etc.) with earth.
noun
- A heavy footstep; a tramp.
verb
- To tread heavily or clumsily; to clump or clomp.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.