noun

a brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.

I have fixed the motor to the table with two clamps

brace,vice,press,clasp,fastener,bracket,holdfast,mute,capo,capo tasto,jumar

verb

fasten (something) in place with a clamp.

the sander is clamped on to the edge of a workbench

fasten,secure,fix,clip,attach,make fast,screw,bolt