Pronunciation

/vaɪs/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A vise is a mechanical device used to secure an object in place while work is being done on it, typically by clamping it tightly between two jaws.

Synonyms

Clamp, grip, holdfast

Antonyms

N/A

Examples

1. “The carpenter used a vise to hold the piece of wood steady while he chiseled away at it.”

2. “The machinist tightened the vise to secure the metal part before drilling holes in it.”

Additional Information

Vises come in various sizes and designs, including bench vises, machinist’s vises, and woodworking vises, and are commonly used in metalworking, woodworking, and other crafting and repair activities.