Vocabulary Entry

viselike

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having characteristics resembling or suggesting a vise; tightly constricting or grasping.

Example Sentences

"The viselike grip of the machine held the metal in place."

"She felt a viselike tension in her shoulders after a long day."

"The athlete's viselike hold on the bar helped him lift more weight."

noun

Example Sentences

"He used a viselike to secure the piece of wood for his project."

"The viselike around her emotions made it hard for her to express herself."

"In the workshop, a viselike can be indispensable for precise work."