Einklemmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einklemmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pinch", "to jam" or "to trap".

Essential properties of "einklemmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: einklemmen
Simple past: klemmte ein
Participle: eingeklemmt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einklemmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get caught or trapped between objects"

Definition: "To get caught or trapped between two objects."
Translation(s): to pinch, to jam, to trap, to get caught
Synonym(s): quetschen, klemmen
Antonym(s): befreien, lösen
Related word(s): Einklemmung, eingeklemmt

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe mir den Finger in der Tür eingeklemmt.I pinched my finger in the door.
Der Schal hat sich im Aufzug eingeklemmt.The scarf got caught in the elevator.
Pass auf, dass du dich nicht einklemmst.Be careful not to get caught/pinched.

2.) "To fix firmly between surfaces"

Definition: "To fix something firmly between two surfaces."
Translation(s): to clamp, to jam, to fasten
Synonym(s): festklemmen, fixieren
Antonym(s): lösen, freigeben
Related word(s): Klemme, eingeklemmt

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat das Brett mit einer Schraubzwinge eingeklemmt.He clamped the board with a screw clamp.
Das Papier wurde zwischen den Rollen eingeklemmt.The paper was jammed between the rollers.
Sie klemmt das Kabel unter den Tisch ein.She clamps the cable under the table.

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