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To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe
or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp. |
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To take possession of by force. |
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To invade suddenly; to take sudden hold of; to come upon
suddenly; as, a fever seizes a patient. |
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To take possession of by virtue of a warrant or other
legal authority; as, the sheriff seized the debtor's goods. |
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To fasten; to fix. |
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To grap with the mind; to comprehend fully and
distinctly; as, to seize an idea. |
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To bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff,
as yarn or marline; as, to seize ropes. |
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