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Clamps

Scope note

Mechanical devices commonly used to hold items together or firmly in place while other operations are being performed. MEANS

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300024736

Broader Terms used

<holding and gripping tools>

Narrower Terms used

drill clamps
dovetail clamps

Term used for

cramp
cramps
glauns

Equivalent Terms used

clamp

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

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