Definition of seizing

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Seizing (n.) The operation of fastening together or lashing.

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Raptorial :: Raptorial (a.) Adapted for seizing prey; -- said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals..
Catch :: Catch (n.) The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch..
Prehension :: Prehension (n.) The act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping, as with the hand or other member..
Seizing :: Seizing (n.) The cord or lashing used for such fastening.
Nippers :: Nippers (n. pl.) A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form..
Grasp :: Grasp (n.) Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp..
Houseline :: Houseline (n.) A small line of three strands used for seizing; -- called also housing.
Nip :: Nip (n.) A seizing or closing in upon; a pinching; as, in the northern seas, the nip of masses of ice..
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler's hold.
Rapture :: Rapture (n.) A seizing by violence; a hurrying along; rapidity with violence.
Raid :: Raid (n.) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering; as, a raid of the police upon a gambling house; a raid of contractors on the public treasury..
Prensation :: Prensation (n.) The act of seizing with violence.
Seizing :: Seizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Seiz.
Taking :: Taking (n.) The act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension.
Capture :: Capture (n.) The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the capture of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal..
Fox :: Fox (n.) Rope yarn twisted together, and rubbed with tar; -- used for seizings or mats..
Catching :: Catching (n.) The act of seizing or taking hold of.
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly..
Surprise :: Surprise (n.) The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise..
Grasping :: Grasping (a.) Seizing; embracing; catching.
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