CLAMP

n. Kla2mp. Lat., cochlea. Fr., pince, cuilleron (2d def.). Ger., Klammer, Quetsch-Hahn. It., cucchiaio. Sp., cuchara. 1. A mechanism for holding a part (such as an artery, the pedicle of a tumor, etc.) fast by pre ure. 2. That portion of the obstetrical forceps which grasps the fo3tal head. [A, 102.] [s. 307]