Vise (noun)

A tool used to hold an object steady while it is being worked on, typically consisting of two metal jaws that can be tightened or released with a screw.

Origin:

Late middle english (originally in the sense 'a tight grip'): from old french vis, from latin vissus 'tight, binding', from vincire 'to bind'. the current sense dates from the early 19th century.

Examples:

1. The vise was used to hold the piece of wood in place while the carpenter drilled holes into it.
2. He attached the metal plate to the vise and tightened it to hold the workpiece in place.
3. The vise was adjusted to accommodate the different sizes of pipes that needed to be held.
4. The vise was an essential tool for the blacksmith, allowing him to hold the heated metal in place while he worked.
5. The vise was a versatile tool, used for a wide range of tasks in the workshop.