Where does “clamping” come from?
Clamping is derived from English clamp, which comes from Middle Dutch clamp and Proto-Germanic klampō, ultimately referring to something that binds or holds together.
clamping (English): present participle of clamp; The act by which...
Definitions
- present participle of clamp; The act by which...
Ancestry of “clamping”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | clamp | A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | clamp | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | klampō | clamp, clasp, cramp |
Words derived from “clamping”