vise in Greek
vise in Greek is μέγγενη — vise means a tool with two jaws tightened by a screw or lever, used to hold an object firmly in place while it is worked on.
vise in Greek
μέγγενη
Pronounced: mengeni
(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
What does "vise" mean?
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noun A tool with two jaws tightened by a screw or lever, used to hold an object firmly in place while it is worked on.
"He clamped the wood in a vise before sawing it."
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noun A situation that leaves someone with very little freedom to choose or move.
"Debt had put the small business in a financial vise."
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vise in a sentence
- He clamped the wood in a vise before sawing it.
- Debt had put the small business in a financial vise.
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What is "vise" in Greek?
"vise" in Greek is μέγγενη. vise means: A tool with two jaws tightened by a screw or lever, used to hold an object firmly in place while it is worked on.
How do you pronounce μέγγενη?
"vise" in Greek is μέγγενη, pronounced "mengeni".
How do you use "vise" in a sentence?
Example: "He clamped the wood in a vise before sawing it." In Greek, "vise" is μέγγενη.
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