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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

/ ˈːɪŋ /

noun

  1. nautical a binding used for holding together two ropes, two spars, etc, esp by lashing with a separate rope
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of seizing1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; seize + -ing 1
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The decades-long conflict has intensified since the start of the year when M23 staged an unprecedented offensive, seizing Goma and Bukavu - eastern Congo's two largest cities - and sparking fears of a wider regional war.

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They said Salford was home to a number of vape warehouses supplying products across England, meaning "seizing at this stage in the supply chain is really effective".

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If Kamala Harris decides to run, Spillane thinks that would only enhance the GOP’s chances of seizing the governorship.

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A civil court case in February resulted in Police Scotland seizing his passport and imposing a ban on Booth travelling outside the UK - a judgement that he is appealing against.

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Israel's defence minister has said troops will remain in the so-called security zones they have established by seizing large areas of Gaza even after an end to the war.

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