Clamp emoji meaning

The clamp emoji represents a tool commonly used to hold objects tightly in place. It is shaped like the letter C and includes a screw mechanism that tightens to apply pressure. This tool is often used in construction, woodworking, or other projects to secure materials securely while working on them. Figuratively, the clamp emoji can be used to symbolize situations involving pressure, stress, or feeling tightly constrained. It is also sometimes used to express the idea of holding on to something firmly or dealing with a challenging or "squeezed" situation.

The clamp emoji is also known as Compression Emoji.

The clamp emoji was approved in Unicode 7.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/11052