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   Vice, n. [See Vise.]
    (Mech.) A kind of instrument for holding work, as in filing. Same as Vise.
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   A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements. [Written also vise.]
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   A gripe or grasp. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   Vise , n. [F. vis a screw, winding stairs, OF. vis, viz, fr. L. vitis a vine; probably akin to E. withy.] An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing. [Written also vice.]
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