What does seizing mean?
Definitions for seizing
ˈsi zɪŋseiz·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
seizingnoun
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehensionnoun
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Wiktionary
seizingnoun
a type of lashing or binding used to temporarily immobilize the ends of a rope to prevent a knot from slipping or collapsing.
Wikipedia
Seizing
Seizings are a class of stopping knots used to semi-permanently bind together two ropes, two parts of the same rope, or rope and another object. Akin to lashings, they use string or small-stuff to produce friction and leverage to immobilize larger ropes. Seizings are not recommended for heavy loads for critical use as strain reduces the diameter of the main rope and can permit slippage even with proper construction. According to The Ashley Book of Knots, "A seizing holds several objects together." The other type of stopping knots are whipping knots. A throat seizing is a seized round turn. It is used when turning in deadeyes, and has riding turns but no crossing turns. The end of the stay or shroud should first be stopped around the deadeye.
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seizing
Seizing generally refers to the act of taking hold of something forcefully or suddenly, often without permission. This can refer to physical objects, opportunities, or even power or control. It can also imply a sense of urgency or immediacy in the action. In mechanical terms, seizing can refer to the sudden stoppage of a moving part due to friction or mechanical failure.
Webster Dictionary
Seizing
of Seize
Seizingnoun
the act of taking or grasping suddenly
Seizingnoun
the operation of fastening together or lashing
Seizingnoun
the cord or lashing used for such fastening
Wikidata
Seizing
Seizings are a class of knots used to semi-permanently bind together two ropes, two parts of the same rope, or rope and another object. Akin to lashings, they use string or small-stuff to produce friction and leverage to immobilize larger ropes. Seizings are not recommended for heavy loads.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
seizing
Fastening any two ropes, or different parts of one rope together, with turns of small stuff.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of seizing in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of seizing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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One of the things that Vladimir Putin has done, starting back in 2014 when they first went into Ukraine, seizing Crimea, seizing a part of eastern Ukraine, is to totally alienate the Ukrainian people from Russia. Before 2014, actually, Russia was pretty popular in Ukraine.
I think this is an opportunity that Putin is seizing. I think he feels that he can intimidate the U.S. and NATO, that he can extract concessions, that he can intimidate the Ukrainians, and that he can demonstrate that he's in charge to the Russian people, anything that seems to show that Russia is a great power.
We can go around and around in circles about trying to talk about and defining socialism, but at its core I was intrigued by an op-ed that I saw not too long ago by a Democrat from Cuba commenting on one of our colleagues, an avowed socialist, and essentially pointing out the extent to which democratic socialism is a lot like the system my family fled except its proponents promised to be nicer when seizing your business. That’s the truth, we can talk about these terms as if they don't matter, but they do. They do matter. They're actually at the core of who we are.
I’m convinced he’s going to try to do that, one of the things that Vladimir Putin has done, starting back in 2014 when they first went into Ukraine, seizing Crimea, seizing a part of eastern Ukraine, is to totally alienate the Ukrainian people from Russia. Before 2014, actually, Russia was pretty popular in Ukraine.
We are seizing this moment to bolster our efforts to help more drivers make the switch to electric vehicles.
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