Associations to the word «Seizing»

Wiktionary

SEIZING, verb. Present participle of seize
SEIZING, noun. A type of lashing or binding by a small cord
SEIZING, noun. Such lashing used to temporarily immobilize the ends of a rope to prevent a knot from slipping or collapsing.
SEIZING, adjective. That seizes the attention; impressive.
SEIZING UP, verb. Present participle of seize up
SEIZING UPON, verb. Present participle of seize upon

Dictionary definition

SEIZING, noun. Small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together.
SEIZING, noun. The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles).

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope