noun🔗ShareÉtauAn instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing."The carpenter used the vise to hold the wood firmly while sanding it. "Le charpentier a utilisé l'étau pour maintenir fermement le bois pendant qu'il le ponçait.technicaldevicemachineworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSerrer dans un étauTo clamp with or as with a vise."The carpenter used a vise to clamp the wood pieces together while he glued them. "Le charpentier a serré les morceaux de bois dans un étau pour les coller ensemble.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareViser, apposer un visaTo examine and endorse (a passport, etc.); to visa."The consular officer will vise your passport if your visa application is approved. "Le fonctionnaire consulaire visera votre passeport si votre demande de visa est approuvée.governmentnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
