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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats