visevaɪs(n.; v.)vised, vis•ing.

or vice 1 2

1. (n.)any of various devices, usu. having two jaws adjusted by means of a screw, lever, or the like, used to hold an object firmly while work is being done on it.

   Category: Building Trades

2. (v.t.)to hold, press, or squeeze with or as if with a vise.

   Category: Building Trades

Origin of vise:

1300–50; ME vis < OF: screw < L vītis vine

vise′like`(adj.)

vi•séˈvi zeɪ, viˈzeɪ(n.; v.t.)vi•séed, vi•sé•ing.

1. Category: Government, Law

   Ref: visa.

Origin of visé:

1810–20; < F, ptp. of viser to inspect, check; see visa