Associations to the word «Vise»

Wiktionary

VISE, noun. (US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
VISÉ, verb. (transitive) To examine and endorse (a passport, etc.); to visa.

Dictionary definition

VISE, noun. A holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King