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

Military and police personnel had stormed Ghana's government buildings, seizing power from Nkrumah, who was away on a foreign trip.

From BBC

Let’s just take one matter that the mainstream news media and commentariat rarely focused on and that’s the gains the Democrats could have made by seizing the flag.

From Salon

Political campaigns are seizing on the opportunity to fundraise, sending pleas to their supporters for money to help the ballot curing process.

From Los Angeles Times

So party strategists are eyeing the odds of seizing a Republican seat or two, to offset any Democratic losses.

From Los Angeles Times

Just over a year ago, Hamas militants crossed the border from Gaza and attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and seizing around 250 hostages.

From Los Angeles Times