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vises

 

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Noun vise has 1 sense
  1. vise, bench vise - a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
    --1 is a kind of holding device
    --1 has parts: jaw, jaws
    --1 has particulars:
     machinist's vise, metalworking vise; wood vise, woodworking vise, shoulder vise

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Vises

Noun (Plural): Vises

Definition: A tool consisting of two jaws that hold an object firmly in place during work, typically with a screw mechanism to adjust the width.

Example Sentence: He used a vise to securely clamp the metal piece while he worked on it.


Verb (Present Tense): Vises

Definition: Grips or holds something firmly in place using a vise or similar tool.

Example Sentence: The carpenter vises the wooden board to the workbench before sawing it.


Adjective: Vises

Definition: Describing something or someone extremely difficult to release or let go.

Example Sentence: I find it hard to say goodbye to my vises friends whenever I have to leave town.


Local Usage: In some regions, vises can also refer to the act of squeezing or crushing something.

Example Sentence: The wrestler vises his opponent in a tight hold, preventing any movement.


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