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seizing
noun(seiz-ing)
the cord or lashing used in binding or fastening
seizing
noun(seiz-ing)
the fastening so made
seizing
noun(seiz-ing)
the operation of fastening together or lashing with tarred small stuff
seizing
verb(seiz-ing)
to vest ownership of a freehold estate in
seizing
verb(seiz-ing)
to put in possession of something
seizing
verb(seiz-ing)
to take possession of : confiscate
seizing
phrasal verb(seiz-ing)
to stop working because the moving parts can no longer move —sometimes used figuratively

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