Definition of vise Vise

/vajˈs/ - [vays] - vise

We found 7 definitions of vise from 5 different sources.

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What does vise mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: vises

vise - a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
  bench vise
  holding device a device for holding something
  jaw holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
  machinist's vise, metalworking vise a vise with two parallel iron jaws and a wide opening below
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • vise (Noun)
    An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • vise (n.)
    An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
  • vise (n.)
    An indorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities of certain countries on the continent of Europe, denoting that it has been examined, and that the person who bears it is permitted to proceed on his journey; a visa.
  • vise (v. t.)
    To examine and indorse, as a passport; to visa.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • Visé is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège.

    In 2007 its population was 16852.

    It is located at 50° 44 North, 05° 41 East.

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  • vise, verb, present, 1st person singular of vise (infinitive).
  • vise, verb (infinitive).
  • vise, noun, singular of vises.

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