"viselike" meaning in All languages combined

See viselike on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more viselike [comparative], most viselike [superlative]
Etymology: vise + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|vise|like}} vise + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} viselike (comparative more viselike, superlative most viselike)
  1. Extremely strong or tight, like the grip of a vise. Synonyms: vicelike
    Sense id: en-viselike-en-adj-zVT6UUNa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

Alternative forms

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