-
Vice-grip
Hi all,
I need help with this sentence:
Eventually it was Nick who pleaded with my parents to let their vice-grip go.
Context: A girl is going through a very difficult situation and after staying at her parents' for a few days (just for emotional support) she's now leaving to go back to her place and go on with her life.
I understand the meaning of grip, but I don't know what nuance vice adds. Has it got to do with the fact that it's two people holding her? I just don't get it :confused: . Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!
-
Re: Vice-grip
Vice2
n.
[See Vise.]
1. (Mech.) A kind of instrument for holding work, as in filing. Same as Vise.
http://www.answers.com/topic/vice
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...8/73954908.jpg
I think that in your text, vice-grip means that her parents are holding on to her as if they were using one of this tools.
In Spanish these tools are called tenazas.
-
Re: Vice-grip
Muchas gracias Pames. Está clarísmo ahora. Es la grafía británica lo que me despistó!
-
Re: Vice-grip
You are more than welcome Goodnightmoon!!!!;)