Schraubstock

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

16th century, from schrauben (to screw) +‎ Stock (literally stick, trunk). The latter word here probably continues the use of Middle High German stoc for a kind of wooden block used to shackle prisoners. Compare also French étau.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃʁaʊ̯pˌʃtɔk/
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  • Hyphenation: Schraub‧stock

Noun[edit]

Schraubstock m (strong, genitive Schraubstocks or Schraubstockes, plural Schraubstöcke)

  1. vise
    Synonym: (less common) Spannstock

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