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seiz·ing
(sē′zĭng)n. Nautical
1. A binding of multiple turns of thread or light line around a rope, as to keep it from unlaying.
2. The lighter line so used.
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seizing
(ˈsiːzɪŋ)n
(Nautical Terms) nautical a binding used for holding together two ropes, two spars, etc, esp by lashing with a separate rope
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seiz•ing
(ˈsi zɪŋ)n.
1. the act of a person or thing that seizes.
2.
a. the binding or fastening of large rope by multiple turns of smaller cordage.
b. the smaller cordage so used.
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seizing
- acatalepsy - Greek for "not thoroughly seizing" or "incomprehensibility."
- rapine - Means "the act or practice of seizing and taking away by force the property of others."
- ravishing - Can mean "seizing on prey."
- hend, hent - To hend is to seize or take; hent is the act of seizing.
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| Noun | 1. |  seizing - small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes togethersmall stuff - any light rope used on shipboard |
| 2. |  seizing - the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)control - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" |
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