vise Definition
a tool with two jaws for holding and turning objects, typically attached to a workbench.
Using vise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to use the vise to hold this piece of wood while I saw it.
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The mechanic used a vise to hold the car part in place while he worked on it.
Example
The vise was too small to hold the metal bar securely.
vise Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with vise
Example
The company's finances were under the vise of the economic downturn.
Example
The boss put his employees in a vise by giving them an impossible deadline.
Example
The government tightened the vise on illegal immigration by increasing border security.
Origins of vise
from Old French 'vis', meaning 'screw'
Summary: vise in Brief
A 'vise' [vahys] is a tool with two jaws that holds and turns objects, usually attached to a workbench. It is commonly used in woodworking and metalworking. The phrase 'under the vise' means under great pressure or stress, while 'put someone in a vise' means to put someone in a difficult position. 'Tighten the vise' means to increase pressure or control over something or someone.
