Clamp in spanish

Abrazadera

pronunciation: ɑbɹ̩ɑθɑdeɹ̩ɑ part of speech: noun, verb
In gestures

clamp1 = abrazadera, pinza, tornillo de carpintero, tornillo de banco. 

Example: The purpose of the module is to enable students to identify, select, and demonstrate the proper selection, use, and care of pliers, wrenches, clamps, hammers, and screwdrivers.

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» C-clamp = sargento de carpintero.

Example: To depress the caliper piston, place a block of wood over the piston and using a C-clamp, tighten the clamp to push the piston into the caliper base.

» clamp-on = con pinzas.

Example: A clamp-on ammeter is used to measure current loads of many small and major appliances.

» holding clamp = abrazadera.

Example: Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery terminal by loosening the holding clamp nut with an adjustable wrench in a counterclockwise direction.

» sliding clamp = sargento.

Example: The tray attaches to the arm of a chair with a sliding clamp.

» wheel clamp = cepo.

Example: The University reserves the right to apply a wheel clamp to any vehicle parked contrary to these regulations.

clamp2 = sujetar, fijar, atornillar. [Normalmente con abrazadera, pinzas, tornillo de banco, etc]

Example: The original is clamped around the left hand cylinder and a special stencil fastened around the other cylinder.

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» clamp down on = poner freno a, tomar represalias contra, tomar medidas drásticas contra.

Example: Film distributors have clamped down on schools which videotape television programmes without licence.
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