Clamp Emoji

Objects

A metal tool featuring two parallel jaws connected by a threaded screw. The design depicts a classic C-clamp, a heavy-duty device used to hold objects firmly in place during construction or repair work.

Usage Context

Frequently used to represent DIY projects, hardware, or the act of squeezing something tightly. It is a common shorthand for describing pressure, constriction, or the process of tightening a connection, often used alongside tools like the 🔨 or 🔧.

History

Added to the Unicode standard in 2014 as part of the expansion of technical and object-based iconography, this emoji was included to provide better support for home improvement and engineering-related digital communication.

Details

Glyph

🗜

Unicode

U+1F5DC

Shortcode

:emoji_u1f5dc:

HTML Entity

&#xD83D;&#xDDDC;

Specifications

Vendor Microsoft

Category Objects

Subcategory tool

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License MIT

Microsoft Fluent License

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