imadło — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
imadło is used for these senses in English:
- vise (US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
clamp — full definition
- noun A device used to hold or squeeze objects tightly together.
- noun A device fitted to a car wheel to stop it being driven until a fine is paid.
- verb To fasten or hold something tightly in place.
- verb To immobilise a vehicle using a wheel clamp.
vise — full definition
- 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.
- noun A situation that leaves someone with very little freedom to choose or move.