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Vises

Scope note

Gripping tools with adjustable jaws controlled by a lever or screw; used to clamp an object firmly in place while work is being done on it. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300024750

Broader Terms used

<holding and gripping tools>

Narrower Terms used

wire vises
hand vises
bench vises

Equivalent Terms used

vise

Created

13yrs ago

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