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• present participle of seize.

seizing

American  

[see-zing] / ˈsi zɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that seizes.

2. Nautical. a means of binding or fastening together two objects, as two ropes, or parts of the same rope, by a number of longitudinal and transverse turns of marline, wire, or other small stuff.

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seizing British  

/ ˈsiːzɪŋ /

noun

1. nautical a binding used for holding together two ropes, two spars, etc, esp by lashing with a separate rope

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Etymology

Origin of seizing

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; seize + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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seizing

The Russian side told the Americans that Moscow was "confident" it could achieve its military goals of seizing the rest of eastern Ukraine, Ushakov added.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

He said seizing vehicles was intended to keep roads safe and deter dangerous driving.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

The main suspect was then arrested, with police seizing a firearm, judicial sash and identity cards bearing his fake judicial title, the paper said.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

After seizing control in the first-set tiebreaker, Fritz roared to a 3-0 lead with a pair of service breaks in the second.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

I gasp as I fall back, seizing the tree trunk at the last second.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

Related Words

• abduction
• apprehension
• arrest
• confiscation
• imprisonment
• occupation
• seizure
• taking