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vise

1. vise \'vi-s\ n [MF vis something winding, fr. L vitis vine - more at 
   WITHY] : any of various tools having two jaws for holding work that close 
   usu. by  a screw, lever, or cam
2. vise vt : to hold, force, or squeeze with or as if with a vise 
3. vi.se \'ve--.za-, ve--'\ vt or vi.sed also vi.seed;  also vi.sein.g [F] 
   : VISA 
4. vise n [F] : VISA