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 machinist tightened the vise to secure the metal pipe in place for drilling.
- A woodworking vise was mounted to the edge of the workbench to hold the boards during assembly.
- To avoid accidents, always make sure the workpiece is firmly clamped in the vise before operating the saw.
- She loosened the vise to reposition the wood and then retightened it for planing.
- He had to carefully position the small part in the vise to prevent it from getting damaged during the cutting process.