vise
7 points
English
4 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #39,688
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/vˈaɪs/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural vises
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place” wn-def
- “An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.” web-def
- “City in Belgium” wd-fact-v3
- “To examine and indorse, as a passport; to visa.” web-def