Noah Webster
Seizing
SE'IZING, ppr. Falling on and grasping suddenly; laying hold on suddenly; taking possession by force, or taking by warrant; fastening.
SE'IZING, noun.
1. The act of taking or grasping suddenly.
2. In seamen's language, the operation of fastening together ropes with a cord; also, the cord or cords used for such fastening.