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Look up seize in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Seize or seise may refer to: Seisin, legal possession of property Seizing, a class of knots used to
Seize
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seized in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Seized may refer to: Seisin, a legal concept Seized (2020 film), an American action thriller film Seized (2026
Seized
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day"). Seize the Day may also refer to: Seize the Day (band), a British folk band Seize the Day (album), a 2003 album by Damien Dempsey "Seize the Day"
Seize_the_Day
Type of stopping knot
Seizings are a class of stopping knots used to semi-permanently bind together two ropes, two parts of the same rope, or rope and another object. Akin to
Seizing
Topics referred to by the same term
"Seize the night" is a traditional translation of the Latin phrase carpe noctem ("enjoy the night", literally "pluck (or harvest) the night"). Seize the
Seize_the_Night
Latin phrase meaning "seize the day"
Carpe diem (/ˌkɑːr.peɪˈdi.əm/ ) is a Latin aphorism, usually translated 'seize the day', taken from book 1 of the Roman poet Horace's work Odes (23 BC)
Carpe_diem
1987 studio album by Sonny Sharrock Band
Seize the Rainbow is an album by American jazz guitarist Sonny Sharrock, recorded in 1987 and released on the Enemy label. Cadence gave Seize the Rainbow
Seize_the_Rainbow
British Comedy film
Seize Them! is a 2024 British comedy film made by Entertainment Film Distributors, DJ Films and Stigma Films, directed by Curtis Vowell, written by Andy
Seize_Them!
2005 video game
High Seize is a turn-based tactics video game for the Nokia N-Gage, published by Nokia and developed by RedLynx, released in late 2005. A retired navy
High_Seize
2018 Indian Kannada crime-action film
Seizer is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language action crime film directed and co-produced by Vinay Krishna in his directorial debut. The film stars Chiranjeevi
Seizer
Canadian film director and screenwriter
Ariane Louis-Seize is a Canadian film director and screenwriter from Quebec. She is best known for her debut feature film Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting
Ariane_Louis-Seize
Thoroughbred race horse
Seize the Grey (foaled April 20, 2021) is a multiple Grade I American thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2024 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the
Seize_the_Grey
Topics referred to by the same term
Seize the Time may refer to: Seize the Time (book), a 1970 book by Bobby Seale Seize the Time (Fun-Da-Mental album), 1994 Seize the Time (Flattbush album)
Seize_the_Time
2023 film by Ariane Louis-Seize
Canadian vampire comedy drama film co-written and directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. It stars Sara Montpetit as Sasha, a teenage vampire who befriends Paul
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
Humanist_Vampire_Seeking_Consenting_Suicidal_Person
1986 film by Fielder Cook
Seize the Day is a 1986 American drama film directed by Fielder Cook. It stars Robin Williams, Jerry Stiller and Joseph Wiseman, and is based on the novel
Seize_the_Day_(film)
Irish revenue/customs TV program
Stop Search Seize is a 20-part Irish television programme that was shown on Sky1 from 1 September 2015, concerning the work of the Irish Revenue and Customs
Stop_Search_Seize
Municipality in Quebec, Canada
Lac-des-Seize-Îles (French pronunciation: [lak de sɛz il]; French for Sixteen Island Lake) is a village and municipality in the Laurentides region of
Lac-des-Seize-Îles
British electronic band
Seize are a British electronic band. The origins of Seize date back to 1997, when Sandrine Gouriou and Steven Young (both of whom later went on to join
Seize_(band)
1956 short story collection by Saul Bellow
Seize the Day, first published in 1956, is Saul Bellow's fourth book, containing the title novella, three short stories, and a one-act play. A review
Seize_the_Day_(novel)
Global conflict (1939–1945)
settlement. From 1922 to 1925, the fascist movement led by Benito Mussolini seized power in Italy with a nationalist, totalitarian, and class collaborationist
World_War_II
2020 documentary series starring Twice
Twice: Seize the Light (stylized as TWICE: Seize the Light) is a 2020 South Korean documentary show starring Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina
Twice:_Seize_the_Light
1998 novel by Dean Koontz
Seize the Night is a novel written by the best-selling author Dean Koontz, released in 1998. The book is the second in a trilogy of books known as the
Seize_the_Night_(novel)
2003 studio album by Damien Dempsey
Seize the Day is an album by Damien Dempsey released in Ireland in 2003 on Clear Records via Sony. In the UK, it was released via IRL and, in the US,
Seize_the_Day_(album)
British folk band
Seize The Day are a folk band from the United Kingdom. They specialise in protest songs, and have supported many environmental campaigns across the world
Seize_the_Day_(band)
1970 book by American political activist Bobby Seale
Seize The Time: The Story of The Black Panther Party and Huey P. Newton is a 1970 book by political activist Bobby Seale. It was recorded in San Francisco
Seize_the_Time_(book)
2005 Avenged Sevenfold song
"Seize the Day" is a power ballad by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. It was released on July 11, 2006, as a promotional single for their
Seize_the_Day_(song)
1984 film
Vondel Park (Italian: Hanna D. - La ragazza del Vondel Park; French: À seize ans dans l'enfer d'Amsterdam) is a 1984 erotic drama film directed by Rino
Hanna D. - The Girl from Vondel Park
Hanna_D._-_The_Girl_from_Vondel_Park
English rock band
chapter" with new single 'Seize The Power'". Nme.com. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021. "Mixtape review: YONAKA – Seize The Power". Kerrang!. 13
Yonaka
2023 book by Cory Doctorow
The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation is a 2023 non-fiction book by journalist and internet activist Cory Doctorow. The central thesis
The_Internet_Con
2006 studio album by Flattbush
Seize the Time, released in 2006 (see 2006 in music), was the second studio album by US rock band Flattbush. "Serve the People" (Flattbush) "Multiple
Seize the Time (Flattbush album)
Seize_the_Time_(Flattbush_album)
USS Seize (ARS-26) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned in the United States Navy during World War II. Her task was to come to the aid
USS_Seize
Important character from the Book of Judges of the Hebrew Bible
the Philistines. According to the biblical account, Samson is repeatedly seized by the "Spirit of the Lord", who blesses him with immense strength. The
Samson
Tragedy by William Shakespeare
against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet's mother. Hamlet is considered among the "most
Hamlet
Seize the Day was an American conservative motivational seminar company located in Winchester, Nevada. Motivational speakers included Laura Bush, Bill
Seize_the_Day_Inc.
German Nazi politician and military leader (1893–1946)
encouraged to emigrate, and their property would be seized in a programme of Aryanisation. Compensation for seized property would be low, if any was given at all
Hermann_Göring
2015 first-person shooter video game
the negative reaction of the marketing campaign, and offered an apology. Seize Glory is an official live action trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 that
Call_of_Duty:_Black_Ops_III
Ongoing conflict since 2014
parts of southeastern Ukraine. In April 2014, Russian-backed militants seized towns and cities in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region and proclaimed the Donetsk
Russo-Ukrainian_war
Inputs used in the production of goods and services with economic value
In political philosophy, the means of production refers to the generally necessary assets and resources that enable a society to engage in production.
Means_of_production
German state from 1933 to 1945
regime's popularity. Hitler made increasingly aggressive territorial demands, seizing Austria in the Anschluss of 1938 and the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia
Nazi_Germany
2020 studio album by Paul McCartney
"Deep Deep Feeling" – 8:25 "Slidin'" – 3:23 "The Kiss of Venus" – 3:06 "Seize the Day" – 3:20 "Deep Down" – 5:52 "Winter Bird/When Winter Comes" – 3:12
McCartney_III
City in North Denmark, Denmark
Aalborg or Ålborg (/ˈɑːlbɔːrɡ/ AHL-borg, US also /ˈɔːl-/ AWL-; Danish: [ˈʌlˌpɒˀ] ) is Denmark's fourth largest city (behind Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense)
Aalborg
2011–2013 darknet market
sustained DDoS attack. On 23 June 2013, it was first reported that the DEA seized 11.02 bitcoins, then worth a total of $814, which the media suspected was
Silk_Road_(marketplace)
Disputed Russian republic in eastern Ukraine
was 57% ethnic Ukrainian and 38% ethnic Russian. Separatist protesters seized government buildings and proclaimed the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)
Donetsk_People's_Republic
Solid or semisolid lubricant
Grease is a solid or semisolid lubricant formed as a dispersion of thickening agents in a liquid lubricant. Grease generally consists of a soap emulsified
Grease_(lubricant)
Ongoing armed conflict in Southeast Asia
forces seized Laukkai, the capitals of Kokang Self-Administered Zone. Operation 1111 besieged the state capital of Loikaw. Arakan Army (AA) seized Mrauk
Myanmar civil war (2021–present)
Myanmar_civil_war_(2021–present)
Strait between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
ship and crew seized by Iran". Reuters. 30 April 2015. Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2017. "Iran Seizes Ship, Ramps Up
Strait_of_Hormuz
Numerical measure of nobility based on aristocratic ancestry
For example, a person having sixteen quarterings (formally in heraldry "Seize Quartiers"), might have exclusively noble ancestry for the four previous
Quarters_of_nobility
Documentary film by Sharon Liese
Seized is an American documentary film directed by Sharon Liese. It investigates the 2023 police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper in Marion,
Seized_(2026_film)
World Wide Web content existing on darknets
After Servers and Bitcoin Are Seized". The Hacker News. May 2021. "Ransomware crims forced to take off-RAMP as FBI seizes forum". The Register. January
Dark_web
Failed 1923 Nazi coup attempt in Munich, Germany
other leaders in the Kampfbund, felt they had to march upon Berlin and seize power or their followers would turn to the communists. Hitler enlisted the
Beer_Hall_Putsch
Decentralized digital cryptocurrency
May 2013, US authorities seized the unregistered exchange Mt. Gox. In June 2013, the US Drug Enforcement Administration seized ₿11.02 from an individual
Bitcoin
Seasonal change of clock settings
Seize the Daylight (2005), pp. 12–24. Seize the Daylight (2005), pp. 72–73. Seize the Daylight (2005), pp. 51–70. Seize the Daylight (2005), pp. 80–101. "Time
Daylight_saving_time
Italian lord of Ravenna (died 1333)
the family line of Cervia, profited of the situation to kill Rinaldo and seize the power for himself. Guido Novello died in 1333 after trying in vain to
Guido_II_da_Polenta
Neoclassical style within architecture and design
Louis XVI style, also called Louis Seize, is a style of architecture, furniture, decoration and art which developed in France during the 18-year reign
Louis_XVI_style
United States federal law enforcement agency
that have medicinal uses, and for focusing on operations that allow it to seize money rather than those involving drugs that cause more harm.[citation needed]
Drug Enforcement Administration
Drug_Enforcement_Administration
International football award
stats". FIFA. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024. Lionel Messi has seized FIFA's top men's individual award eight times – three more than second-placed
The_Best_FIFA_Men's_Player
government. Combined with simultaneous success in Iraq, the group was able to seize control of large parts of Eastern Syria and Western Iraq, prompting the
Timeline of the Syrian civil war
Timeline_of_the_Syrian_civil_war
1918–1992 country in Central Europe
the Ukrainian SSR (a republic of the Soviet Union). The Communist Party seized power in a coup in 1948. From 1948 to 1989, Czechoslovakia was part of the
Czechoslovakia
1868–1869 Japanese civil war
between forces of the ruling Tokugawa shogunate and a coalition seeking to seize political power in the name of the Imperial Court. The war stemmed from
Boshin_War
File-sharing site for journal articles, books, and magazines
regions. This strategy proved ineffective, as the domain "z-lib.org" was seized in 2022. In August 2023, Z-Library announced the possible use of browser
Z-Library
2005 studio album by Avenged Sevenfold
as of 2020. "Burn It Down", "Bat Country", "Beast and the Harlot" and "Seize the Day" were also released as music videos, directed by Marc Klasfeld,
City_of_Evil
Chhatrapati of the Marathas from 1674 to 1680
the Bijapur court due to the illness of Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah, and seized the large treasure he found there. In the following two years, Shivaji took
Shivaji
2024 rebel military operation in Kachin State, Myanmar
launched attacks on Tatmadaw and SNA positions in Hpakant Township. They seized a base overlooking the road between Hpakant and Kamaing, where checkpoints
Kachin offensive (2024–present)
Kachin_offensive_(2024–present)
1952 United States Supreme Court case
decision that limited the power of the president of the United States to seize private property. The case served as a check on the most far-reaching claims
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer
Youngstown_Sheet_&_Tube_Co._v._Sawyer
Dilbar is currently seized by the German government Scheherazade is currently seized by the Italian government Crescent is currently seized by the Spanish
List of motor yachts by length
List_of_motor_yachts_by_length
Roman emperor from 193 to 211
reigns of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Severus was the final contender to seize power after the death of the emperor Pertinax in 193 during the Year of
Septimius_Severus
Religious wars of the High Middle Ages
Although Tutush was killed in battle in 1095, his sons Ridwan and Duqaq, seized control of the Syrian cities of Aleppo and Damascus, respectively, while
Crusades
Active air assault division of the United States Army
of darkness, at distances up to 500 nautical miles (926 kilometers), to seize key terrain and hold it for up to 14 days. In recent years, the 101st was
101st_Airborne_Division
Theater of World War II
would also seize the Philippines, Wake Island and Guam. Japan had initially planned for a limited war, where Japanese forces would seize key objectives
Pacific_War
Type of paraphilia
-philia) and its Latin-derived synonym raptophilia (from Latin rapere, "to seize"), also paraphilic rape, is a paraphilia in which sexual arousal is dependent
Biastophilia
1877 political crisis in France during the Third Republic
The 16 May 1877 crisis, or more simply the Seize Mai, was a political crisis and institutional crisis that occurred in France during the Third Republic
16_May_1877_crisis
2014–2022 war between Ukraine and Russia
Russian-backed paramilitaries began an uprising against the Ukrainian government, seized territory and declared independent states. Ukraine's military launched an
War_in_Donbas
1803–1815 series of wars led by Napoleon
November 1807, and with the bulk of French troops present in Spain, Napoleon seized the opportunity to turn against his former ally, depose the reigning Spanish
Napoleonic_Wars
Major event of the French Revolution
political violence by revolutionary insurgents who attempted to storm and seize control of the medieval armoury, fortress, and political prison known as
Storming_of_the_Bastille
American musical by Alan Menken, Jack Feldman, and Harvey Fierstein
impassioned speech condemning child labor and the city's treatment of the poor ("Seize the Day"). The protest appears to be headed for success, but is soon cut
Newsies_(musical)
King of the English from 1042 to 1066
punish the town's burgesses, but he took their side and refused. Edward seized the chance to bring his over-mighty earl to heel. Archbishop Robert accused
Edward_the_Confessor
King of England from 1100 to 1135
William Rufus against Robert. When William died in a hunting accident, Henry seized the English throne ahead of Robert, promising at his coronation to correct
Henry_I_of_England
Order of crustaceans
with great power, or they have sharp, grasping forelimbs used to swiftly seize prey (similar to those of mantises, hence their common name). Mantis shrimp
Mantis_shrimp
2001 film directed by Rod Lurie
mobilizing the inmates, the former general leads an uprising aiming to seize control of the prison. The film was released by DreamWorks Pictures in the
The_Last_Castle
2006–07 concert tour by Meat Loaf
Seize the Night, also known as the Three Bats tour, is a 2007 world tour by Meat Loaf to promote the album Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose.
The_Seize_the_Night_Tour
Trump considered ways to remain in power, including military intervention, seizing voting machines, and another appeal to the Supreme Court. In June 2022
Attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election
Attempts_to_overturn_the_2020_United_States_presidential_election
Co-founder of the Black Panther Party (born 1936)
Seale's books include A Lonely Rage: The Autobiography of Bobby Seale, Seize the Time: The Story of the Black Panther Party and Huey P. Newton, and Power
Bobby_Seale
Coup d'état attempt in Venezuela
The Venezuelan coup attempt of February 1992 was an attempt to seize control of the government of Venezuela by the Hugo Chávez-led Revolutionary Bolivarian
February 1992 Venezuelan coup attempt
February_1992_Venezuelan_coup_attempt
American author, columnist, and political commentator (born 1974)
Publishing) ISBN 1621579832 Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections (2021 Regnery Publishing) ISBN 168451259X, Alito: The Justice
Mollie_Hemingway
Unorganized territory in Quebec, Canada
Saint Lawrence. The only population centre within the territory is Cap-Seize, located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts along Quebec
Mont-Albert,_Quebec
2015–2016 public relations and legal dispute
Bernardino County computer network. The seized iPhone may contain evidence that can only be found on the seized phone that it was used as a weapon to introduce
Apple–FBI_encryption_dispute
File-sharing website for publications
needed] As of 2025, libgen.fun is no longer available, as the domain was seized. As of August 2024, the project, whose website was experiencing temporary
Library_Genesis
Transitionary period from 383-410
Roman rule in Britain ended as Roman military forces withdrew to defend or seize the Western Roman Empire's continental core, leaving behind an autonomous
End_of_Roman_rule_in_Britain
Organization in the Star Wars franchise
as an ancient cult of warriors who wield the dark side of the Force to seize power by any means necessary, including terrorism and mass murder with the
Sith
Court to rule on prizes of war
typically whether a ship has been lawfully captured or seized in time of war or under the terms of the seizing ship's letters of marque and reprisal. A prize
Prize_court
American imprisoned in North Korea (1994–2017)
fund for victims of state-sponsored acts of terrorism, and may look to seize other assets held by the country outside of North Korea". In July 2019,
Otto_Warmbier
Military parachutists functioning as part of an airborne operation
fighting vehicles and light tanks that are often used in surprise attacks to seize strategic positions behind enemy lines such as airfields, bridges and major
Paratrooper
Italian-American mob boss (1886–1931)
family in New York City. He instigated the Castellammarese War in 1930 to seize control of the American Mafia, winning the war after the murder of rival
Salvatore_Maranzano
Seizer was a wooden-hulled, stern-wheel steamship that served as the first snagboat for the United States Army Corps of Engineers on the Sacramento River
Seizer_(snagboat)
1941 battle of the Franco-Thai War
prisoners, only 20 were actually captured. In this battle, Thailand was able to seize French strongholds and their regimental flag, and it was a brilliant strategy
Battle_of_Banphlao
Australian swimmer
Dawson, from 1999 to 2000. Miller was charged on 16 April 2008 after police seized a commercial pill press, drugs and cash in a raid on a storage facility
Scott_Miller_(swimmer)
Ongoing military campaign in Sudan
February 2026. "RSF-SPLM-N JOINT FORCES SEIZE STRATEGIC SUDANESE TOWN NEAR ETHIOPIAN BORDERRSF-SPLM-N joint forces seize strategic Sudanese town near Ethiopian
2026_Blue_Nile_campaign
Japanese all-female heavy metal band
performed at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California on October 7. Seize the Fate, the band's second album, was released on December 14. Its tour
Nemophila_(band)
Topics referred to by the same term
up hijacking in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hijacking, to forcibly seize control of something, may refer to: Aircraft hijacking, the unlawful seizure
Hijacking
Mnemonic rule of thumb for English spelling
after ⟨c⟩: species, science, sufficient, society ⟨ei⟩ not preceded by ⟨c⟩: seize, vein, weird, heist, their, feisty, foreign, protein, weigh, neighbor However
I_before_E_except_after_C
SEIZE
SEIZE
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : topographic name for someone who lived by a broad headland, i.e. a spur of a mountain, from Middle English brode ‘broad’ + heved ‘head’.Americanized form of German Breithaupt or any of the cognates in other languages.Captain Daniel Brodhead came to North America in 1664 as part of the force whose mission was to seize New York from the Dutch
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Revenger; Slave of Him who Punishes Wrongdoings and Seizes Retribution
Male
Hebrew
(×™Ö°×”ï‹×ָחָז) Hebrew name YEHOWACHAZ means "Jehovah as seized" or "whom Jehovah holds fast." In the bible, this is the name of two kings of Judah and a king of Israel. Jehoahaz is the Anglicized form.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Revenger; Slave of Him who Punishes Wrongdoings and Seizes Retribution
Boy/Male
Hindu
Good seizer
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowachaz, JEHOAHAZ means "Jehovah as seized" or "whom Jehovah holds fast." In the bible, this is the name of two kings of Judah and a king of Israel.
Girl/Female
Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Princess; Seizer
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Slave of him who punishes wrongdoings and seizes retribution
Male
Greek
(Φάνης) Orphic myth name of the first God to appear at the beginning of creation, derived from the Greek word phaino, PHANÊS means "bring to light; make appear." According to Orphic tradition, he passed the scepter of kingship to his only child, Nyx, who passed it on to Ouranos from whom it was seized by Kronos and finally by Zeus who devoured Phanes in order to obtain his primal powers. He has been described as a golden-winged hermaphrodite.Â
Male
Hebrew
(×™ï‹×ָחָז) Contracted form of Hebrew Yehowachaz, YOWACHAZ means "Jehovah as seized" or "whom Jehovah holds fast." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Joah, Josiah's chronicler. Joahaz is the Anglicized form.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowachaz, JOAHAZ means "Jehovah as seized" or "whom Jehovah holds fast." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Joah, Josiah's chronicler.Â
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly East Anglia)
English (chiefly East Anglia) : from Anglo-Norman French cachepol (a compound of cache(r) ‘to chase’ + pol ‘fowl’), an occupational name for a bailiff, originally one empowered to seize poultry and other livestock in case of default on debts or taxes.
Boy/Male
Australian, Czechoslovakian, Polish, Slavic
Usurper of Glory; To Usurp Glory; Seizer of Glory
Boy/Male
Tamil
Suharta | ஸà¯à®¹à®¾à®°à®¤à®¾Â
Good seizer
Suharta | ஸà¯à®¹à®¾à®°à®¤à®¾Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metonymic occupational name for a maker of rope, especially the type of stout rope used in maritime applications, from Anglo-Norman French cable ‘cable’ (Late Latin capulum ‘halter’, of Arabic origin, but associated by folk etymology with Latin capere ‘to seize’).English : possibly from an Old English personal name, Ceadbeald.English : metonymic occupational name for a horseman, from Middle English cabal ‘horse’.From German Göbel (see Goebel), assimilated to the English name.
SEIZE
SEIZE
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Latin, Swiss
Victory of the People; Necklace; Victorious; Variant of Nicolette
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, French, Spanish
Blooming; Flower
Male
Scandinavian
Short form of Scandinavian Joakim, KIM means "Jehovah raises up."Â Compare with another form of Kim.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Prince of omniscient God
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Owns Ten Chariots
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Gem of the Moon
Boy/Male
Arabic
Illustrious.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Arranger
Boy/Male
Indian
Gold plated
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Sunset
SEIZE
SEIZE
SEIZE
SEIZE
SEIZE
v. t.
To bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff, as yarn or marline; as, to seize ropes.
v. t.
To seize, and hold in possession, by force, or without right; as, to usurp a throne; to usurp the prerogatives of the crown; to usurp power; to usurp the right of a patron is to oust or dispossess him.
v. i.
To seize, pull, and tear prey, as a hawk does.
n.
To take fast hold of; to seize and hold firmly; to pounce upon.
v. t.
To lie in wait for; to meet or encounter in the way; especially, to watch for the passing of, with a view to seize, rob, or slay; to beset in ambush.
n.
One of the Saltigradae, a tribe of spiders which leap to seize their prey.
n.
The spring of a fish to seize food (as a fly) near the surface of the water.
imp. & p. p.
of Seize
v. t.
To grap with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly; as, to seize an idea.
n.
One who, or that which, seizes.
n.
That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
a.
Seized or caught up.
v. t.
To invade suddenly; to take sudden hold of; to come upon suddenly; as, a fever seizes a patient.
n.
The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
p. pl.
A tribe of spiders, comprising some of those which take their prey in a web, but which also frequently run with agility, and chase and seize their prey.
v. t.
To seize and bear away by force; to snatch away; to carry off.
n.
One who usurps; especially, one who seizes illegally on sovereign power; as, the usurper of a throne, of power, or of the rights of a patron.
v. t.
To separate from the owner for a time; to take from parties in controversy and put into the possession of an indifferent person; to seize or take possession of, as property belonging to another, and hold it till the profits have paid the demand for which it is taken, or till the owner has performed the decree of court, or clears himself of contempt; in international law, to confiscate.
v. t.
To take possession of by virtue of a warrant or other legal authority; as, the sheriff seized the debtor's goods.
v. i.
To seize, rend, or tear something as prey; to be fixed upon, or engaged with, anything.