clamp (something) on(to) (something)

clamp (something) on(to) (something)

To attach something to another object or surface. First, you need to clamp that tool onto the table. Did you clamp the baby's seat onto the table? All right, now clamp the jumper cables onto the car battery.

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clamp something on(to) something

 and clamp something on

to press or squeeze something onto something else. Clamp this board onto the workbench. Clear a place near the edge of the table, and then clamp on the meat grinder.

See also: clamp, on

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