Meaning of SEIZING
| Pronunciation: | | 'seezing
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- [n] the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
- [n] small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
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| | Synonyms: | | grasping, prehension, taking hold |
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| | See Also: | | clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, control, grasp, grip, hold, small stuff | |
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| | Definition: | | \Seiz"ing\, n.
1. The act of taking or grasping suddenly.
2. (Naut.)
(a) The operation of fastening together or lashing.
(b) The cord or lashing used for such fastening.
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