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

They explode into games, seizing on loose kicks and spilled balls in the air.

From BBC

Beyond financial maneuvers, policymakers are also considering direct maritime action, such as seizing Iranian ships, two of the officials familiar with the discussions said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A 2014 civil war resulted in the Houthis seizing control of the capital, Sanaa, and large portions of northern and northwestern Yemen, including a strategic swath of the Red Sea coast.

From Los Angeles Times

But Confederate forces began seizing United States property including military forts located in the south.

From Literature

Analysts say it isn’t clear how the U.S. will coax foreign investors back to Venezuela, given the regime’s history of seizing businesses and arresting executives.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• abduction
• apprehension
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• confiscation
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• taking