clamper


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clamp·er

 (klăm′pər)
n.
One that clamps, especially a spiked plate attached to the sole of a shoe to prevent slipping on ice.
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clamper

(ˈklæmpə)
n
1. a spiked metal frame fastened to the sole of a shoe to prevent slipping on ice
2. a person who attaches a wheel clamp to an illegally parked vehicle
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And in cases where motorists feel the clamper has acted unfairly or inappropriately they will have a way for redress through an appeals process.
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He said the Redditch-based firm was run with "ruthless efficiency", with Barry, 38, of Lilac Close, Evesham, being a clamper as well as scouting out new hot spots to operate.
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The controversial clamper, who runs Birmingham company Midway Parks, isn't the least bit bothered about Government plans to clamp down on his trade because he has already made his fortune.
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If the wheel clamper is not SIA licensed you should not pay the release fee.
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A notorious Birmingham clamper has been banned from trading after a decade of causing misery to hundreds of motorists in the city.
Decade of clamping ends as notorious Southall is banned from trading
A WHEEL clamper from Chester had his arm broken by a "disgruntled motorist" who then escaped in a white van.
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