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Definition of seizing : 1. of Seize
2. The act of taking or grasping suddenly.
3. The cord or lashing used for such fastening.
4. The operation of fastening together or lashing.

Synonyms:

prehension, taking hold

embracing, clasping, keeping, grasping, holding, gripping, clutching, having, grappling, adhering, retaining

achieving, snaring, catching, snatching, winning, abducting, apprehending, obtaining, securing, taking, getting, collaring, occupying, arresting, capturing, gaining

Usage examples:

• This done, the army in New York must either be shut up in the island, or come out and fight, provided the enemy had not already put it out of their power to do so by promptly seizing King's Bridge. - "The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77", Samuel Adams Drake.
• They intend to make a great haul to- morrow, and would not wish to excite suspicion by seizing anyone to- day. - "At Agincourt", G. A. Henty.
• The two had fought, and when the topil tried to take them, the little man, seizing a rock, split open his head. - "In Indian Mexico (1908)", Frederick Starr.