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Webster 1913 Edition

Seizing

Seiz′ing

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Noun.
1.
The act of taking or grasping suddenly.
2.
(Naut.)
(a)
The operation of fastening together or lashing.
(b)
The cord or lashing used for such fastening.

Webster 1828 Edition

Seizing

SE'IZING

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ppr.
Falling on and grasping suddenly; laying hold on suddenly; taking possession by force, or taking by warrant; fastening.

SE'IZING

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Noun.
1. The act of taking or grasping suddenly.
2. In seamen's language, the operation of fastening together ropes with a cord; also, the cord or cords used for such fastening.

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