Vise vs Visible - What's the difference?
vise | visible |
(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
Able to be seen.
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As a noun vise
is an instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.As a verb visé
is to examine and endorse (a passport, etc.); to visa.As an adjective visible is
able to be seen.vise
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(wikipedia vise)Alternative forms
* vice (British English)Noun
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Adjective
(en adjective)William E. Conner
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