Vise vs. Wise

Visenoun

(US) an instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing

Viseverb

To clamp with or as with a vise.

Visenoun

An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

Visenoun

An indorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities of certain countries on the continent of Europe, denoting that it has been examined, and that the person who bears it is permitted to proceed on his journey; a visa.

Viseverb

To examine and indorse, as a passport; to visa.

Visenoun

a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

Vise

A vice or vise (American English) is a mechanical apparatus used to secure an object to allow work to be performed on it. Vises have two parallel jaws, one fixed and the other movable, threaded in and out by a screw and lever.

Wiseadjective

Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

Wiseadjective

Disrespectful.

Wiseadjective

(colloquial) Aware, informed.

Wiseverb

To become wise.

Wiseverb

Usually with "up", to inform or learn.

Wiseverb

(dialectal) to instruct

Wiseverb

(dialectal) to advise; induce

Wiseverb

(dialectal) to show the way, guide

Wiseverb

(dialectal) to direct the course of, pilot

Wiseverb

(dialectal) to cause to turn

Wisenoun

(archaic) Way, manner, method.

Wiseadjective

Having knowledge; knowing; enlightened; of extensive information; erudite; learned.

Wiseadjective

Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; discerning and judging soundly concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best ends and the best means for accomplishing them; sagacious.

Wiseadjective

Versed in art or science; skillful; dexterous; specifically, skilled in divination.

Wiseadjective

Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty.

Wiseadjective

Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet; as, a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination.

Wiseadjective

Way of being or acting; manner; mode; fashion.

Wisenoun

a way of doing or being;

Wisenoun

United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)

Wisenoun

United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)

Wiseadjective

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment;

Wiseadjective

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters;

Wiseadjective

evidencing the possession of inside information

Wiseadjective

able to take a broad view of negotiations between states

Wiseadjective

carefully considered;