What does seizing mean?
Seizing means present participle and gerund of seize.
Seizing
/ˈsizɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of seize.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of seize
- The act of grabbing or taking possession.
- (chiefly in the plural) Something seized.
- A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.
- That seizes the attention; impressive.
Example Sentences
The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.
Cut your seizings and draw the poles, ye harpooneers!” Silently obeying the order, the three harpooneers now stood with the detached iron part of their harpoons, some three feet long, held, barbs up, before him.
It is a world of seizing visual beauty, of shimmering whites and yellows that shift to glowing apricot, pink and violet with the sinking of the saturant sun.
Synonyms for seizing
Antonyms for seizing
Related Words
Word Forms
- seizings
- more seizing
- most seizing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for seizing?
Common synonyms include grasping, prehension, taking hold.
What is the opposite of seizing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use seizing in a sentence?
The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.
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