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.

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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