Bench Vise (Noun)
Meaning
A holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter clamped the wood into the bench vise to prevent it from moving while he cut it.
- She tightened the bench vise to hold the metal pipe firmly in place as she welded it.
- The machinist used a bench vise to secure the engine block while he worked on it.
- He attached the bench vise to the workbench and then placed the small part inside to hold it steady.
- The DIY enthusiast used a bench vise to hold the wood steady as he drilled holes in it for the screws.