Where does “clamp” come from?
Clamp comes from Middle Dutch clamp, from Proto-Germanic klampō, originally meaning something that binds or fastens together.
clamp (English): A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or...
Definitions
- A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or...
Ancestry of “clamp”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle Dutch | clamp | — |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | klampō | clamp, clasp, cramp |
Words derived from “clamp”