vise

US /vaɪs/
UK /vaɪs/
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étau

a mechanical device with two jaws for holding a workpiece, usually attached to a workbench

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He clamped the wood firmly in the vise before drilling.
Il a serré le bois fermement dans l'étau avant de percer.
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The mechanic used a large vise to hold the engine part.
Le mécanicien a utilisé un grand étau pour maintenir la pièce du moteur.
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serrer, maintenir

to grip or hold with a vise or as if with a vise

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He vised the pipe securely to prevent it from moving.
Il a serré le tuyau solidement pour l'empêcher de bouger.
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Her hand was vised in his strong grip.
Sa main était serrée dans sa forte étreinte.
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