About The Word Vise
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Vise
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What's The Definition Of Vise?
[n] a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
Synonyms | Synonyms for Vise: bench vise Related Terms | Find terms related to Vise: See Also | holding device | jaw | jaws | machinist's vise | metalworking vise | shoulder vise | wood vise | woodworking vise Vise In Webster's Dictionary \Vise\, n. [F. vis a screw, winding stairs, OF. vis, viz,
fr. L. vitis a vine; probably akin to E. withy.]
An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw,
lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
[Written also {vice}.]
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