seizing Meaning & Definition
What Does Seizing Mean?
As a verb, seizing means present participle and gerund of seize. As a noun, it means The act of grabbing or taking possession. As an adjective, it means That seizes the attention; impressive.
Quick Facts About Seizing
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsizɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | grasping, prehension and taking hold |
| Plural | seizings |
| Comparative / superlative | more seizing, most seizing |
Seizing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of seize
Seizing as a Noun
- The act of grabbing or taking possession.
- Something seized.
The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.
- A type of lashing or binding by a small cord. Such lashing used to temporarily immobilize the ends of a rope to prevent a knot from slipping or collapsing.
- Such lashing used to temporarily immobilize the ends of a rope to prevent a knot from slipping or collapsing.
Seizing as an Adjective
- That seizes the attention; impressive.
Verb
- To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
- To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
to seize a ship after libeling
- To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
a fever seized him
- To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.
to seize or stop one rope on to another
- To fasten, fix.
- To lay hold in seizure, by hands or claws (+ on or upon).
to seize on the neck of a horse
- To have a seizure.
- To bind or lock in position immovably; see also seize up.
Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.
- To submit for consideration to a deliberative body.
- (with of) To cause (an action or matter) to be or remain before (a certain judge or court).
This Court will remain seized of this matter.
Noun
- (chiefly in the plural) Something seized.
The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.
- A type of lashing or binding by a small cord.
Synonyms of Seizing
Seizing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Seizing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Seizing in a Sentence
The pirates buried their seizings and marked the map with an X.
to seize a ship after libeling
a fever seized him
to seize or stop one rope on to another
to seize on the neck of a horse
Rust caused the engine to seize, never to run again.
This Court will remain seized of this matter.
Word Forms & Grammar
seizing
seizing (countable and uncountable, plural seizings)
seizing (comparative more seizing, superlative most seizing)
Words That Rhyme With Seizing
Origin of Seizing
From seize + -ing.
Seizing Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of seizing is //ˈsizɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Seizing
Is seizing a verb or a noun?
Seizing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for seizing?
Close synonyms of seizing are grasping, prehension and taking hold. See the full list of seizing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of seizing?
The plural of seizing is seizings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of seizing?
The comparative form is more seizing and the superlative form is most seizing.