vise

US /vaɪs/
UK /vaɪs/
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1.

morsa

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

:
He clamped the wood firmly in the vise before drilling.
Ele prendeu a madeira firmemente na morsa antes de perfurar.
The mechanic used a large vise to hold the engine part.
O mecânico usou uma grande morsa para segurar a peça do motor.
1.

apertar, prender

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

:
He vised the pipe securely to prevent it from moving.
Ele apertou o tubo firmemente para evitar que se movesse.
Her hand was vised in his strong grip.
A mão dela estava presa em seu forte aperto.