Definition of C-clamp

1. Noun. A clamp in the shape of the letter C.

Generic synonyms: Clamp, Clinch

Lexicographical Neighbors of C-clamp

Büchner funnel
Büchner funnels
C&C
C's
C+
C++
C-1
C-10-deacetylase
C-13-deacylase
C-2
C-47
C-banding stain
C-channel
C-channels
C-clamp (current term)
C-clef
C-clefs
C-clip
C-flat major
C-horizon
C-pillar
C-pillars
C-pop
C-post
C-rat
C-ration
C-rats
C-reactive protein

Literary usage of C-clamp

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"321 • Page 43 Adjustable Beam Attachment No.JH • Page 22 Offset Eye Socket No. 135 • Page 36 "Yook" No. 255L • Page 38 Malleable "C" Clamp with Locknut ..."

2. Tires and Vulcanizing: A Comprehensive and Practical Manual of Rubber Tires by Henry Horace Tufford (1920)
"If setting snug, clamp together with "c" clamp and see that bead mould comes together at all points. The tire is then hung on shelf or pipe. 4. ..."

3. Tires and Vulcanizing: A Comprehensive and Practical Manual of Rubber Tires by Henry Horace Tufford (1920)
"Place whole in proper mould, removing the "c" clamp as the bead mould falls in place. Tap down lightly with rubber mallet. 7. Tighten the mould clamp medium ..."

4. Drop Forging, Die Sinking and Machine Forming of Steel; Modern Shop Practice by Joseph Vincent Woodworth (1911)
"The big C-clamp shown is 18 inches long, and the sizes of the other parts can ... For very large forgings, such as the C-clamp mentioned, cast-iron dies for ..."

5. A Clinical Treatise on Fractures by William Barton Hopkins (1900)
"117), which is substituted in the rack for the C clamp. The drill (Fig. 120) is applied above and made to bore through both fragments. With the reamer (Fig. ..."

6. A Handbook of Practical Shipbuilding by James Douglas MacBride (1921)
"C " Clamp (Fig. 61): This is used by the Erectors ... "C" Clamp. FIG. 62. Air Riveting Hammer. Air Riveting Hammer (Fig. 62): This is used for driving ..."

7. Success in the Small Shop by John Herbert Van Deventer (1918)
"Such castings may be straightened by the following method : Arrange a pair of strips on a heavy iron plate and have at hand a C-clamp large enough to span ..."

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