Cramp or clamp?

[AdamW]

I was wondering if someone could solve a disagreement I have been having with my Dad. When doing some DIY at my parents' house I asked him to pass me my "G-clamp" to which he refused to acknowledge the presence of such an item and handed me my "G-cramp" instead .

I have seen both terms used in shops and books. I prefer "clamp" as that is what it does, it "clamps" things together. But my Dad insists that clamp is incorrect and only cramp is correct.

Can anyone tell me which is correct, or is this one of those things (like banister/balluster) where either may be used?

Cheers!

 

[mildmanneredjanitor]

I was wondering if someone could solve a disagreement I have been having with my Dad. When doing some DIY at my parents' house I asked him to pass me my "G-clamp" to which he refused to acknowledge the presence of such an item and handed me my "G-cramp" instead .

I have seen both terms used in shops and books. I prefer "clamp" as that is what it does, it "clamps" things together. But my Dad insists that clamp is incorrect and only cramp is correct.

Can anyone tell me which is correct, or is this one of those things (like banister/balluster) where either may be used?

Cheers!

The correct term is 'cramp' as in 'Sash-Cramp' or 'G-Cramp'.

Today though, many more types of tools are available and referred to as 'Clamps' 'Quick-Clamps' for eg.

So tecnically depends on which specific tool...

I would feel though that in the future whenever your father mispronounces or uses an incorrect modern word that you should, point and laugh at him loudly and correct him in a condescending manner!

Just cos he has to get up and wee four times a night doesn't mean he can take it out on you!!!