Clamp and Loose

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Clamp verb - To put securely in place or in a desired position.

Usage example: clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen

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Loose is an antonym for clamp.

Nearby Words: clamped, clamping, clamper

Loose verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

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Clamp is an antonym for loose.

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

clamp hand

loose hand

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