nounπShareA bad habit."Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."charactertendencymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs."The investigation focused on the vice of illegal gambling operating near the school. "lawmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness."The horse's vice made it difficult for the trainer to use it in shows. "animalconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise)."The carpenter used the vice to hold the wood steady while he sanded it. "machineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements."The carpenter used the vice to hold the wooden frame steady while he hammered the nails. "machineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grip or grasp."The climber used a strong vice on the rock face to hold onto it securely. "machinetechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA winding or spiral staircase."The old house had a beautiful vice leading up to the second floor. "architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold or squeeze with a vice, or as if with a vice."The carpenter used the vice to hold the wood steady while he hammered the nails. "machineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who acts in place of a superior."The vice president of the student council ran the meeting while the president was away. "positionjobgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank"The vice-president of the student council is responsible for tasks subordinate to the president. "positiongovernmentjobpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareInstead of, in place of"A. B. was appointed postmaster vice C. D. resigned."languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
