🗜Clamp emoji
Objects · Emoji 0.7

🗜Clamp Emoji

Generally, the 🗜 emoji means “grip,” “hold,” or “secure. ” It’s often used to emphasize a tight connection or the need to keep something in place.

The 🗜 emoji represents a clamp – a tool used to hold things together firmly.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F5DC
Released
2014
Shortcode
:compression:
Skin tones
No
🗜
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🗜 Clamp emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🗜 emoji means “grip,” “hold,” or “secure.” It’s often used to emphasize a tight connection or the need to keep something in place. 🗜 sits in object emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in black emojis, white emojis and dark emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🗜 emoji represents a clamp – a tool used to hold things together firmly. People use it when they want to express a strong grip, a tight hold, or a feeling of pressure. It's often used in conversations about mechanics, DIY projects, or anything that involves securing something with force. Sometimes it’s even used humorously to represent a strong embrace or a firm statement.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

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02 — Platforms

Clamp emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Vendors keep repainting this one. Counting the archived versions further down, the clamp has been drawn in 3 ways.

Clamp emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Clamp emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Clamp emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Clamp emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Clamp emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Clamp emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Clamp emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Clamp emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Clamp emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :compression:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the clamp, code point U+1F5DC.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🗜 Clamp emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “clamp”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “clamp”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :compression: and it converts to 🗜 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🗜, in CSS \1F5DC, in JavaScript \u{1F5DC}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Clamp emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 8. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Clamp emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Clamp emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Clamp emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Clamp emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Clamp emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Clamp emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Clamp emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Clamp emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Clamp emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around clamp for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool clamp combos
Flex clamp combos
Aesthetic clamp combos
Cute clamp combos
Dark clamp combos
Party clamp combos
Love clamp combos
Mood clamp combos
Unhinged clamp combos
Soft clamp combos
Late night clamp combos
Summer clamp combos
Gaming clamp combos
Y2K clamp combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🗜, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🗜 means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the clamp and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
If a girl sends you the 🗜 emoji, she’s likely trying to convey a strong, supportive feeling – like she’s “clamping down” on your bad habits or holding you up. It can also mean she’s firmly committed to something or someone. Don't overthink it; she's likely just expressing a strong emotion.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the 🗜 emoji, he's often indicating a need for control or a firm solution. It can be a way of saying “I’ve got this” or emphasizing the importance of a specific action. Sometimes, it’s used playfully to suggest a strong grip or embrace.
How to reply
You could reply with: “Totally! 💪”, “Let’s do it! 👊”, “You got this! 🗜”, “I’m on board! 👍”.
Used in a sentence
08 — Apps

What 🗜 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+1F5DC, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🗜 emoji means “grip,” “hold,” or “secure. ” It’s often used to emphasize a tight connection or the need to keep something in place. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🗜 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🗜 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :compression:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🗜 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🗜 from the copy button above.
09 — Related

Emojis similar to the Clamp emoji

Same family (tool) — often confused with clamp or used alongside it.

Objects →
🪃Boomerang 🏹Bow and Arrow 🦯White Cane 🪝Hook ⚖️Balance Scale 🪜Ladder 🧰Toolbox 🪛Screwdriver 🔧Wrench 🔨Hammer ⚒Hammer and Pick 🛠Hammer and Wrench

Collections 🗜 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

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10 — History

Where the 🗜 Clamp emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 0.7, the clamp has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 12.

AppleiOS
Clamp emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Clamp emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Clamp emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Clamp emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
GoogleAndroid
Clamp emoji, Google, Blob, 2017
Blob, 2017
Clamp emoji, Google, Redesign, 2017
Redesign, 2017
Clamp emoji, Google, Android 2018
Android 2018
Clamp emoji, Google, Android 2020
Android 2020
Twitter / XTwemoji
Clamp emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Clamp emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Clamp emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Clamp emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F5DC never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2014
Added to the standard

Clamp was approved as U+1F5DC and shipped in Emoji 0.7 (2014). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 8 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🗜 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

11 — FAQ

Clamp emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🗜 Clamp emoji mean?
Generally, the 🗜 emoji means “grip,” “hold,” or “secure.” It’s often used to emphasize a tight connection or the need to keep something in place.
What does 🗜 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you the 🗜 emoji, she’s likely trying to convey a strong, supportive feeling – like she’s “clamping down” on your bad habits or holding you up. It can also mean she’s firmly committed to something or someone. Don't overthink it; she's likely just expressing a strong emotion.
What does 🗜 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the 🗜 emoji, he's often indicating a need for control or a firm solution. It can be a way of saying “I’ve got this” or emphasizing the importance of a specific action. Sometimes, it’s used playfully to suggest a strong grip or embrace.
How do you reply to the 🗜 emoji?
You could reply with: “Totally! 💪”, “Let’s do it! 👊”, “You got this! 🗜”, “I’m on board! 👍”.
What else is the 🗜 emoji called?
Clamp is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “compress emoji”, “tool emoji”, “vice emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F5DC.
What is the Unicode code for 🗜?
The Clamp emoji is U+1F5DC, added in Emoji 0.7 (2014). In HTML you can write it as 🗜, and in CSS as \1F5DC.
How do I copy and paste the 🗜 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🗜 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :compression: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🗜 look the same on every phone?
No. Clamp is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F5DC. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.