seizing

Pluralseizings (some meanings)

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle of seize. Use this form for an action happening right now or as an -ing noun.

   The officers were seizing the smuggled goods at the dock.

   The crowd kept seizing every chance to push toward the gate.

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2. 2
   noununcountable

   The act of grabbing something or taking control of it.

   Like grabbing a toy and not letting go of it.

   The seizing of the castle ended the long war.

   Police carried out the seizing of illegal weapons overnight.

   Similarcapture, takeover, appropriation, confiscation, grab

   Oppositesurrender, release

3. 3
   nouncountableplural

   A thing that someone has taken or grabbed from another.

   Like something taken away and held until it is given back.

   The seizing was kept in a locked room until the trial.

   Officials returned the seizing to its rightful owner.

   Similarhaul

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A way of tying things together using a thin cord or string.

   Like wrapping tape around two pencils to hold them side by side.

   The sailor added a seizing to hold the two ropes together.

   A tight seizing kept the cable from coming apart.

   Similarlashing, binding, whipping

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A small cord tied around a rope's ends for a while, so a knot does not slip or come apart.

   She put a seizing on the rope so the knot would not slip.

   When the job was done, he cut the seizing and untied the knot.

   Similarlashing, binding

6. 6
   adjective

   So interesting or impressive that it grabs your attention.

   Like a bright light you cannot look away from.

   The movie had a seizing opening scene that no one could ignore.

   He gave a seizing speech that kept everyone listening.

   Similararresting, striking, gripping, compelling, riveting

   Oppositedull, bland, unremarkable, forgettable

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