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Vise: meaning, definitions and examples

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vise

 

[ vaษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

tool

A mechanical device used for holding or clamping objects tightly in place while work is being done on them.

Synonyms

clamp, grip, hold

Examples of usage

  • He tightened the vise to secure the piece of wood in place.
  • The vise was essential for the carpenter to complete his project.
Context #2 | Noun

control

A strong influence or power over someone or something.

Synonyms

control, dominance, hold

Examples of usage

  • The company had a vise-like grip on the market.
  • Fear had a vise on his emotions.
Context #3 | Verb

squeeze

To hold or squeeze something tightly.

Synonyms

clamp, grip, squeeze

Examples of usage

  • She vise-gripped the handlebars as she rode over the bumpy terrain.
  • He vise-clamped his briefcase under his arm.

Translations

Translations of the word "vise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเค‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schraubstock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ragum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ imadล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‡ๅŠ› (ใพใ‚“ใ‚Šใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tornillo de banco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mengene

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุฒู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›rรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zverรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™Ž้’ณ (hว”jiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรบfstykki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฆแƒฃแƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mengene

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torno de banco

Etymology

The word 'vise' originated from Middle English 'vis' or 'vice', ultimately deriving from the Old French 'vis' meaning 'screw'. The development of the meaning of 'vise' as a tool for clamping objects dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the word has retained its essential meaning of a device used for holding objects firmly in place.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,091, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.