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🗜️ Clamp Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Clamp or compression tool for squeezing things tight. It represents pressure, compression, and holding things firmly in place. Woodworkers and makers use clamps constantly — the saying "you can never have too many clamps" is basically a law in any workshop.
When to Use
Use for compression, pressure, squeezing, or woodworking.
Example Usage
- “Under pressure 🗜️”
- “Compressed files 🗜️”
- “Woodworking 🗜️”
Popular Combinations
🗜️📁
Compressed files
🗜️🪵
Woodworking clamp
🗜️💪
Pressure
How Clamp looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🗜️ mean in a text message?▼
Clamp or compression tool for squeezing things tight. It represents pressure, compression, and holding things firmly in place. Woodworkers and makers use clamps constantly — the saying "you can never have too many clamps" is basically a law in any workshop. Use for compression, pressure, squeezing, or woodworking. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🗜️ represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Clamp emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🗜️ supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🗜️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:compression:` to insert the Clamp emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f5dc-fe0f
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:compression:Keywords
compressiontool
When to Use 🗜️ Clamp
Use for compression, pressure, squeezing, or woodworking.
- •Send 🗜️ when you want to express or reference "clamp" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🗜️ in conversations about compression or tool to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🗜️ Clamp on social media posts, stories, or comments related to clamp
- •Combine 🗜️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about compression, tool
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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