bench vise

/bɛntʃ vaɪs/
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Definitions of bench vise
  1. noun
    a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
    synonyms: vise
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    types:
    machinist's vise, metalworking vise
    a vise with two parallel iron jaws and a wide opening below
    shoulder vise, wood vise, woodworking vise
    a vise with jaws that are padded in order to hold lumber without denting it
    type of:
    holding device
    a device for holding something
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