klem

noun
  1. A Dutch word meaning 'clamp' or 'clip', used to hold objects tightly together. noun
    He used a klem to secure the pieces of wood while the glue dried.
    The mechanic reached for a klem to hold the parts in place during the repair.
  2. In Dutch, 'klem' can also refer to a situation where someone is stuck or trapped. noun
    The car was caught in a klem between two trucks.
    She felt in a klem with no clear way out of the difficult situation.