'Vise' definitions:
Definition of 'vise'
(from WordNet)
noun
A holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place [syn: vise, bench vise]
Definition of 'Vise'
From: GCIDE
- Vise \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.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'vise'
From: GCIDE
- Vice \Vice\, n. [See Vise.]
- 1. (Mech.) A kind of instrument for holding work, as in filing. Same as Vise. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements. [Written also vise.] [1913 Webster]
- 3. A gripe or grasp. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]