What does "viselike" mean?

Extremely strong or tight, like the grip of a vise.

What is a synonym for "viselike"?

Common synonyms include: clamping, gripping, jawed, pincerlike.

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Extremely strong or tight, like the grip of a vise.
"What they share, apart from their Texas roots, is a viselike grasp of hard-bop fundamentals and an easy affinity for funk."

Adjective

"What they share, apart from their Texas roots, is a viselike grasp of hard-bop fundamentals and an easy affinity for funk."

From vise + -like.