vise

• Outil à deux mâchoires pouvant être serrées pour maintenir fermement une pièce à travailler, généralement fixé à un établi.

A tool with two jaws that can be tightened to hold a workpiece securely in place, typically attached to a workbench.

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   A tool with two jaws used to hold an object firmly in place while work is done on it, typically attached to a workbench.

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   • He secured the piece of wood in the vise before sawing it.
   • The mechanic tightened the vise to hold the metal pipe steady.
   • Always use a vise when filing small parts to prevent injury.

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