Read full poem →Mr. Knox tightened his grip. He had a hand like a vise. I could see every
pore in his face.
Dictionary Entry
An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
Origin
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Common Phrases
. viseversa visejaws visegrip visevise devise benchvise quivise ne
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Poetry examples for “vise”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.