vise

Meanings

• noun

  A tool used to hold an object in place while it is being worked on, especially with metalworking or woodworking.

  - "He used a vise to hold the pipe while he made the connection."
  - "The carpenter used a vise to secure the board while he cut it."

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Pronunciation

1. /vaɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vise
mice , nice , spice , rice

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Variants

List of all variants of vise that leads to same result
vise , viselike , vises , vised , viseed , visees , viseing , vising , vice , viced , vices , vicing

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Etymology

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Old French word 'vise' meaning 'grip, pinch, hold'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest vise was built in 1995 in Germany and could crush a car with its jaws.

2. The term 'vise' comes from the Old French word 'vise' meaning 'grip, pinch, hold'.

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Related Concepts

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1. vice: A person or thing that causes harm or negative effects, often used metaphorically.

2. clamp: A tool used to hold objects together or in place, similar to a vise.

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Culture

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The vise has been a fundamental tool in various trades such as metalworking, woodworking, and engineering for centuries. It has been depicted in numerous works of art and literature, symbolizing the importance of precision and craftsmanship.

How to Memorize "vise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a vise as a large, sturdy tool with jaws that open and close to hold objects in place.
   - Imagine a vise in a metalworking shop, being used to secure a piece of metal before it is shaped.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vise' with the concept of holding or securing an object.
   - Remember that a vise is a tool used in various trades to make work easier and more precise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase: 'Vise: Vital Instrument for Securing Everything'

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