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 Definitions of seizing  [ˈsi zɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'seizing' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) seizing
the act of a person or thing that seizes.

2.  seizing
the binding or fastening of large rope by multiple turns of smaller cordage.

3.  seizing
the smaller cordage so used.

Etymology:  (1300–50)

Definition of 'seizing' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) seizing
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

2. (noun) grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)


Definition of 'seizing' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) seizing
the act of taking or grasping suddenly

2. (noun) seizing
the operation of fastening together or lashing

3. (noun) seizing
the cord or lashing used for such fastening

4.  seizing
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