Meaning & Definition of word "Vise"
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Vise
/vaɪs/
noun:
- 1. A tool used for holding an object firmly in place while work is done on it.
- Example: He secured the wooden plank in the vise so he could cut it safely.
- 2. A situation of being in a difficult position where one is forced to make a tough choice.
- Example: She found herself in a vise between her job and her family obligations.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'vis' meaning screw.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vise grip:
A type of clamp that locks onto an object.
in a vise:
Under extreme pressure or stress.
Related Words
clamp:
A device used to hold or secure objects tightly together.
fasten:
To attach or secure something firmly.
Slang Meanings of vise
Meaning: To hold someone tightly in a metaphorical sense.
Example Sentence: After that argument, I felt like I was in a vise.
Meaning: To be in a difficult or pressured situation.
Example Sentence: I'm really in a vise with these deadlines.