vise /ˈvaɪs/
 虎頭鉗,簽證(vt.)用虎頭鉗夾緊,簽准


 Vice, n.
 1. Mech. A kind of instrument for holding work, as in filing. Same as Vise.
 2. A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.  [Written also vise.]
 3. A gripe or grasp.  [Obs.]


 Vise n.  An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.  [Written also vice.]


 Vi·sé n.  A document or an indorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities of certain countries, denoting that the passport has been examined, and that the person who bears it is permitted to proceed on her journey.  Same as visa; -- an older spelling now used less frequently than visa.


 Vi·sé v. t. [imp. & p. p. Viséed p. pr. & vb. n. Viséing.] To examine and indorse, as a passport; to visa.

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 vise
      n : a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to
          hold workpiece firmly in place [syn: bench vise]