pipe vise
- noun
- /paɪp vaɪs/
- Specialized
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morsa para tubos
- He clamped the metal tubing into the pipe vise to keep it steady.
Examples
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The plumber secured the pipe in a pipe vise before cutting it to length.
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He used a pipe vise to hold the pipe steady.
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A pipe vise is essential when threading new plumbing lines.
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The pipe vise is essential for plumbing work.
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He used a pipe vise to securely hold the metal pipe while he cut it.
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The plumber needed a reliable pipe vise to thread the new piping.
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In his workshop, he always kept a pipe vise handy for various plumbing tasks.
Synonyms
92
3.3
A tool that holds things tightly while you work
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6.5
A tool attached to a workbench that holds something tightly while you work on it
A tool that holds a pipe firmly while you cut or thread it
A heavy tool with two metal jaws that holds pieces firmly while you work on them
A heavy tool with two flat metal jaws that holds metal parts while you work
A tool fixed to a workbench with two parts that press to hold things while you work
A tool that holds wood or metal at different angles for cutting and drilling
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Etymology
Pipe vise is a simple name: a vise is a strong clamp and it holds a pipe steady while someone cuts or threads it. That's why pipe vise means 'a clamp that keeps a pipe firmly in place'.