Definition of clamps Clamps
/klæˈmps/ - [klatmps] -
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- clamps (Noun)
Plural of clamp.
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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clamps
bauquieres, thick planks in a ship’s side, used to sustain the ends of the beams. See the article MIDSHIP FRAME.The clamps extend from the stem to the fashion-pieces of the stern, including the whole interior range of the side. They are placed close under each deck so as to be securely fayed to all the timbers, to which they are fastened by nails driven through the clamp, and penetrating two thirds of the thickness of the timbers.The clamps of the lower and second decks ought to be equal in thickness to half the corresponding timbers in that part, and as broad as can be procured. In their disposition it is essentially necessary to avoid their being wounded by the ports, as the strength and firmness of a ship greatly depend on the substance and solidity of those pieces which lie horizontally in her frame. -
clamps
are also small crooked plates of iron, fore-locked upon the trunnions of the cannon, to keep them steddy in their carriages at sea. These, however, are more properly termed cap-squares. See CANNON.Clamps of the latter sort are likewise frequently used to fasten the masts or bowsprits of small vessels or boats.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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clamps
Pieces of timber applied to a mast or yard, to prevent the wood from bursting. Also, thick planks lying fore and aft under the beams of the first orlop or second deck, the same as the rising-timbers are to the deck. They are securely fayed to all the timbers, to which they are fastened by nails through the clamp, and penetrating two-thirds of the thickness of the timbers. Also, substantial strakes, worked inside, on which the ends of the beams rest. Also, smooth crooked plates of iron forelocked upon the trunnions of cannon; these, however, are more properly termed cap-squares. (See CARRIAGE.) Also, any plate of iron made to open and shut, so as to confine a spar. A one-cheeked block; the spar to which it is fastened being the other cheek.--To clamp, is to unite two bodies by surfaces or circular plates.--Clamped, is when a piece of board is fitted with the grain to the end of another piece of board across the grain.
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