English Explanatory Dictionary

vise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
  2. A situation in which one's freedom of choice is constrained.
  3. A screw.
  4. A spiral staircase.
verb
  1. To clamp with or as with a vise.
verb
  1. Alternative form of visé.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/vaɪs/ en-us-vice.ogg

Word forms

vise vises vice vising vised viseing

Etymology

From Middle English vis, vys, vice (“screw”), from Anglo-Norman vyz, vice, from Old French vis (“screw”), from Latin vītis f (“vine”). Probably akin to English withe.

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