holding device

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Noun

holding device - a device for holding something

chuck - a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill

clamp, clinch - a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"

holder - a holding device; "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder"; "an umbrella holder"

jaw - holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

cobbler's last, shoemaker's last, last - holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes

pullback, tieback - a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back; "the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks"

spindle, spike - any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"

bench vise, vise - a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

References in periodicals archive ?

South Miami, FL, July 07, 2014 --(PR.com)-- An innovative new product designed to provide its users with a convenient and secure method of laptop use, the Laptop Holding Device, has been developed by Todd Burton of Riverdale, Illinois.

Innovation Direct[TM] Leading the Way in Marketing and Licensing Campaign for Patented Laptop Holding Device Invention

In addition to this, the C 400 TC recognises the pouch holding devices, when they are inserted, without any contact and by means of RFID tags, which are integrated in the holding devices.

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MACHINE SHOP seeking product lines sold to other machine shops such as chucks, gauges, holding devices, drills, reamers, taps, etc.

Seeking Acquisitions 35 -- Industrial Machinery & Equipment MACHINE SHOP - (40)

Round shank bodies are suitable for high performance holding devices such as shrink fit adapters, hydraulic chucks, power grip chucks, and collet chucks.

Modular tip drills

The Model L employs the vee bearing principle in which the drill acts as its own spindle, running truer than other holding devices such as collets or chucks.