Synonyms for

Vise

Verb / vaɪs / Another word for vise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tool used for holding objects in place while work is done on them.

Synonyms & similar words

benchvise clamp press fixture grip tool device contraption appliance instrument mechanism apparatus machine equipment tongs pliers forceps pincers clasp fastener catch

Example sentences

  1. The mechanic used a vise to hold the car part while he fixed it.
  2. The sculptor used a vise to hold the clay while he shaped it.
  3. The jeweler used a vise to hold the diamond while he set it in the ring.
  4. The blacksmith used the vise to hold the metal while he hammered it.
  5. The dentist used a vise to hold the tooth while he worked on it.

Quotes

  • The whole world is a vise, and my soul is a pliers.
  • A vise is a mechanical screw apparatus used for holding or clamping a work piece to allow work to be performed on it with tools.
  • Like a fish in a vise, I suppose.

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