…a brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together…
…a heap of potatoes or other root vegetables stored under straw or earth…
…suppress or prevent something in an oppressive or harsh manner…
…a constant electrical potential applied to a cell membrane, typically in order to measure ionic currents…
…immobilize (an illegally parked car) with a wheel clamp…
…apply a voltage clamp to (a membrane, cell, etc.)…
