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press vs clamp

clamp vs press

press and clamp both are nouns.

press and clamp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press Yes No Yes No
clamp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clamp is a hypernym of press; that is, clamp is a word with a broader meaning than press:
  • press: clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
  • clamp: a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
Other hypernyms of press include clinch.
press (noun) clamp (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention
press (verb) clamp (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction impose or inflict forcefully
ask for or request earnestly fasten or fix with a clamp
lift weights
exert pressure or force to or upon
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
Difference between press and clamp

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