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angle vise

angle vise

7.0
A tool that holds wood or metal at different angles for cutting and drilling
  • noun
  • /ˈæŋɡəl vaɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : morsa angular
  • He adjusted the angle vise to secure the wood for bevel cutting.

Examples

  • The machinist used an angle vise to hold the metal plate at precisely 45 degrees.

  • The angle vise securely held the wood in place.

  • An angle vise is essential when drilling holes that are not perpendicular to a surface.

  • I need an angle vise for my woodworking project.

  • An angle vise can securely hold the wood at various angles while you saw it.

  • To achieve precise cuts, he adjusted the angle vise to a 45-degree angle.

  • We used an angle vise to position the metal piece correctly for welding.

Synonyms

vise
vsangle vise
  • US
18 6.5

A tool attached to a workbench that holds something tightly while you work on it

holds items at adjustable angles up to ninety degrees for angled work

How Adjustable

angle vise
  • Specialized
7.0
bench vise
  • Specialized
6.5

Surface Forms

angle vise singular
angle vises plural

Morphology

angle + vise

The compound combines the clear noun meanings 'angle' (a measure or position) and 'vise' (a clamping bench tool), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it is a vise designed to hold work at particular angles. This is a straightforward noun–noun composition used in technical vocabulary and follows predictable cross-linguistic compounding patterns, making the meaning transparent despite the specialized domain.

Etymology

Angle vise is a simple name made from angle (the tilt you want) and vise (a clamp). Picture a clamp that can turn and hold a piece of wood or metal at different tilts, so the name means 'a tool that can hold a piece of wood or metal at different angles'.