CEFR B2

bench vise

noun

Meaning

A mechanical tool attached to a workbench with two jaws that are tightened by a screw to hold an object securely during work.

Examples

He clamped the metal pipe into his bench vise so he could file the edges down.
Make sure the bench vise is bolted securely to the table before applying heavy pressure.

Synonyms: clamp, vice

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bench vise (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɛntʃ vaɪs/

Definition

A mechanical tool attached to a workbench with two jaws that are tightened by a screw to hold an object securely during work.

Examples

He clamped the metal pipe into his bench vise so he could file the edges down.
Make sure the bench vise is bolted securely to the table before applying heavy pressure.

How to Use bench vise

clamp in a bench vise (prepositional phrase): To secure an object inside the tool. — "Clamp the steel rod in the bench vise before you start drilling."
the jaws of a bench vise (collocation): The two gripping parts of the tool. — "The jaws of the bench vise were padded with rubber to protect the wood."

Synonyms of bench vise

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