seizing

[see-zing]

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.

seizing

/ ˈsiːzɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of seizing¹

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

Example Sentences

For now, Sir Keir is seizing a moment of weakness and trying to turn it into a moment of strength.

From BBC

As school administrators plan their next steps, conservatives are seizing the moment.

From Los Angeles Times

A gangland "executioner" who waited four years to take revenge on a prison officer for seizing a phone from his cell has been jailed for a minimum of 45 years for his murder.

From BBC

The US president said this year he would not rule out seizing it by force.

From BBC

Council dog wardens have responsibility for investigating attacks, seizing suspected dangerous dogs and issuing penalty notices.

From BBC

Related Words

• abduction 
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• arrest 
• confiscation 
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• seizure 
• taking