Emoji 0.7
clamp
Also known as compress, tool, vice
A metal clamp tool used to hold objects firmly in place or compress materials.
Meaning
The clamp emoji depicts a mechanical tool used to secure or compress items. It is commonly used in contexts related to DIY projects, repairs, or industrial work. Users may also employ it metaphorically to represent pressure, restriction, or holding something steady.
Unicode name
A clamp, a tool used to hold objects together or compress materials.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple's design shows a silver metal C-clamp with a threaded screw mechanism and black rubber pads on the jaws.
Google
Google Noto renders the clamp as a gray metallic C-shaped tool with a visible screw handle and flat gripping surfaces.
Twitter
Twitter Twemoji displays the clamp as a blue-gray metal device with a prominent screw adjustment and textured grip pads.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🗜️ clamp belong to?
🗜️ clamp belongs to the objects category, which contains 268 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🗜️ clamp?
🗜️ clamp was added in Emoji 0.7. Its codepoint is U+1F5DC, made up of 1 code points.
