noun Download 🔗Share A bad habit. Examples : "Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue." character tendency moral mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs. Examples : "The city's strict laws prohibit many vices, including gambling and prostitution. " law moral society government police Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The horse's vices, including biting and kicking, made it too dangerous for inexperienced riders. " animal character condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise). Examples : "The carpenter secured the wood in one of the vices before sawing it. " machine technical utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements. Examples : "The stained-glass artist carefully pulled the lead through the vices, shaping it into the perfect came for the window panel. " utensil machine architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A grip or grasp. Examples : "The strong vices held the heavy crate securely in place. " device machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A winding or spiral staircase. Examples : "The old lighthouse had vices leading to the top, allowing visitors to climb and enjoy the view. " architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who acts in place of a superior. Examples : "Because the president was traveling, the vice president oversaw the meeting. " job position government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading