English to English Dictionary

Clamp

A device used to hold objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation.

Clampdown

A sudden or severe restriction or enforcement of rules or regulations.

Clamping

The action or process of fastening or securing something tightly.

Clang

A loud, sharp sound, typically made by metal striking metal.

Clap

An act of striking the palms of the hands together to express approval or appreciation.

Clapboard

A long, thin piece of wood used for making the outer walls of buildings.

Clapped-out

Worn out, broken down, or in a very poor condition from age and heavy use.

Clarification

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Clarified

Made clear or pure, especially by removing impurities.

Clarify

To make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible.

Clarinet

A woodwind instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece, a cylindrical body, and a flared bell, known for its rich, warm tone.

Clarity

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; the quality of transparency or purity.