How Do You Spell VISE?

Pronunciation: [vˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "vise" can be spelled in different ways depending on where you are in the world. In American English, it is typically spelled "v-i-s-e," whereas in British English, it is spelled "v-i-c-e." The IPA phonetic transcription for the American English spelling is /vaɪs/, while the British English spelling is /vʌɪs/. Despite the differences in spelling, both variations refer to the same tool used for holding or clamping objects in place.

VISE Meaning and Definition

  1. A vise, commonly known as a vice in British English, is a versatile mechanical device used to secure and immobilize objects in a fixed position during various types of work or tasks. It typically consists of two parallel jaws, one stationary and the other adjustable, that are brought together by a screw mechanism or lever action.

    The stationary jaw is securely attached to a workbench or another surface, providing stability and support. The adjustable jaw can be moved closer or further away from the fixed jaw to accommodate different-sized objects. The jaws are often lined with removable pads made of plastic, rubber, or metal to prevent damage to the held object.

    Vises are utilized in various fields, including woodworking, metalworking, jewelry making, and general maintenance. They play a crucial role in projects requiring precision and control, allowing the user to firmly hold items in place while performing tasks such as cutting, drilling, filing, or shaping.

    The term "vise" can also refer to a clamping tool used for holding materials together during construction or fabrication processes. In this context, it functions similarly to a mechanical clamp by exerting pressure and keeping the materials securely in position until bonding or fastening is complete.

    Overall, a vise is an essential tool for both professional tradespeople and hobbyists, offering stability, safety, and improved accuracy during various operations.

  2. • On the continent of Europe, an indorsement made on the passport of a traveller denoting that it has been examined by the authorities, and that the person named in it is permitted to proceed on his journey.
    • To examine and indorse, as a passport.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of VISE

The word "vise" originated from the Old French word "vis", meaning "screw", which in turn comes from the Latin word "vitis", also meaning "screw" or "vine". The English term "vise" was first recorded in the late 14th century and referred to a "screw or clamp device". Over time, the spelling evolved to "vice" in some regions, but "vise" is now more commonly used in American English, while "vice" typically refers to a moral wrongdoing rather than a tool.

Similar spelling words for VISE

Plural form of VISE is VISES

Conjugate verb Vise

CONDITIONAL

I would vise
you would vise
he/she/it would vise
we would vise
they would vise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be vising
you would be vising
he/she/it would be vising
we would be vising
they would be vising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vise
you would have vise
he/she/it would have vise
we would have vise
they would have vise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been vising
you would have been vising
he/she/it would have been vising
we would have been vising
they would have been vising

FUTURE

I will vise
you will vise
he/she/it will vise
we will vise
they will vise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vising
you will be vising
he/she/it will be vising
we will be vising
they will be vising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vised
you will have vised
he/she/it will have vised
we will have vised
they will have vised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vising
you will have been vising
he/she/it will have been vising
we will have been vising
they will have been vising

IMPERATIVE

you vise
we let´s vise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vise

PAST

I vised
you vised
he/she/it vised
we vised
they vised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vising
you were vising
he/she/it was vising
we were vising
they were vising

PAST PARTICIPLE

vised

PAST PERFECT

I had vised
you had vised
he/she/it had vised
we had vised
they had vised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vising
you had been vising
he/she/it had been vising
we had been vising
they had been vising

PRESENT

I vise
you vise
he/she/it vises
we vise
they vise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vising
you are vising
he/she/it is vising
we are vising
they are vising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vised
you have vised
he/she/it has vised
we have vised
they have vised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vising
you have been vising
he/she/it has been vising
we have been vising
they have been vising

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