noun
seizing
SEE-zihng
noun
1
The act of grabbing hold of something or taking control of it, often suddenly or by force.
"The seizing of the cargo happened at the border checkpoint."
2
On a boat or ship, a small cord used to bind or lash ropes together.
"Sailors used a seizing to stop the knot from slipping loose."
How to Use Seizing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGrabbing or taking hold of something, whether that's a physical object, power, or opportunity — or, in sailing, a cord used to bind ropes.
Word Forms
more seizing comparative, seizings plural, most seizing superlative
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Etymology
From seize plus the -ing ending.
Rhymes for seizing
sizing
agonizing
appetizing
organizing
downsizing
memorizing
vocalizing
socializing
tantalizing
apologizing
mesmerizing
patronizing
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