单词 | seizing |
释义 | seizingn. 1. The action of seize v. Also in combination seizing-up (see seize v. 10b, 11). ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > taking > seizing > [noun] nomea1300 arrestc1386 seizingc1400 rugging1507 rapping1541 grasping1546 seizement1581 expropriation1626 possessionc1693 grabbing1788 grab1835 the world > movement > absence of movement > hold or holding > [noun] > laying hold or seizing gripinga1300 arrestc1386 gripe1393 seizingc1400 henting1440 kippingc1440 prensation1620 gripping1632 apprehension1646 comprehension1712 prehension1807 society > authority > punishment > corporal punishment > [noun] > beating > preparatory to seizing-up1840 the world > movement > absence of movement > [noun] > state of cessation of movement > arrest of motion > action of jamming or seizing seizing-up1911 c1400–50 Wars Alex. 3490 Þai [sc. the Macedonians] said, it miȝt be sufficient þe sesyng of Persy... ‘Quat sulde we fonde any ferre?’ c1540 (?a1400) Destr. Troy 2463 Iff tylmen toke tent what shuld tynt worth, Of sede þat is sawen, be sesyng of briddes, Shuld neuer corne for care be caste vppon erthe. 1614 S. Latham Falconry Explan. Wordes sig. ¶ Ceasing is when a Hawke taketh any thing into her foot, and gripeth or holdeth it fast. 1736 Gentleman's Mag. Aug. 434/1 The seizing of any Place in Lorrain by France, was always looked on as a Declaration of War. 1840 R. H. Dana Two Years before Mast xv. 139 They had never heard before of a regular seizing-up and flogging. 1911 E. W. Walford Maintenance of Motor Cars ii. 30 An engine may suddenly pull up, and it be found impossible to turn the crankshaft with the starting handle. The popular expression for this is ‘seizing’. 1925 Morris Owner's Man. 29 Neglect of this results in harsh running and an overheated engine, loss of power, and finally ‘seizing-up’ of pistons or connecting rods. 2. concrete (Nautical).French saisine (see seisin n.) has this sense, but it is not clear what is the relation between the English and the French word. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > ropes or chains other than rigging or cable > [noun] > for securing vessel > painter boat rope1336 seizing1336 tether?1504 painter1699 cut-rope1909 putty1927 1336 in N. H. Nicolas Hist. Royal Navy (1847) II. 471 [For 15 stone of hempen cordage to make] peyntours [and] seysynges [15 s.]. 1627 J. Smith Sea Gram. v. 25 There is also a rope by which the Boat doth ride by the ships side, wch we cal a Seasen. 1634 W. Wood New Englands Prospect i. x. 40 The Tyde being very strong, they are constrayned to goe ashore, and hale their Boats by the seasing, or roades [see rode n.1]. b. A small cord for ‘seizing’ two ropes together, or a rope to something else. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > ropes or chains other than rigging or cable > [noun] > lashings, seizings, or securing ropes seizing1615 round seizing1794 frapping1804 cross-seizing1883 1615 E. S. Britaines Busse B 3 Each net must haue a rope five or six Fathom long and an inch through,..called a Seazing, to fasten the net vnto the War-roape. 1711 W. Sutherland Ship-builders Assistant 141 The Seizings may be 1/6 of the Rope they seize. 1836 F. Marryat Mr. Midshipman Easy I. xiii. 228 In a few minutes they had prepared a great many seizings to tie the men with. 1877 E. W. H. Holdsworth Sea Fisheries 57 The warp..to which each net is made fast by two small ropes called ‘seizings’. c. Cordage or yarn used for ‘seizing’; also seizing-stuff. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > ropes or chains other than rigging or cable > [noun] > rope collective or as material > specific types of rope ratline1358 marline1417 sinnet1611 caburn1626 knittle1627 housing1642 lashing1669 houseline1712 fox1769 sennit1769 hamber-line1793 seizing1804 grass line1828 stropping1850 lanyard1862 small stuff1867 1804 in Naval Documents U.S. Wars Barbary Powers (U.S. Naval Records) (1941) III. 328 Recieved [sic]..12 & ½ Pounds line for seizing stuff & two Pounds Marline. 1840 R. H. Dana Two Years before Mast iii. 21 This chafing gear consists of..marline and seizing-stuffs. 1903 Pall Mall Gaz. 28 Mar. 2/2 A length of fine steel wire seizing. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1911; most recently modified version published online June 2021). seizingadj. 1. That seizes, takes possession, or lays hold on something. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > taking > seizing > [adjective] upseizinga1563 seizing1835 1835 1st Rep. Commissioners Munic. Corporations Eng. & Wales App. ii. 1027 in Parl. Papers (H.C. 116) XXIII. 133 The Seizing Officer of wrecks, fines and forfeitures,..is remunerated by his charges for business done. 1887 L. Oliphant Episodes viii. 144 The rest of the pack, with the seizing hounds and their owner, had apparently gone off upon some other scent. 2. That seizes the attention; arresting, powerfully impressive. [After French saisissant.] ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > attention > attracting attention > [adjective] catching?a1430 vive1528 fascinating1618 affecting1665 amusing1695 uptaking1737 striking1752 interesting1768 arresting1792 frappant1797 riveting1800 engrossing1820 enchaining1823 arrestive1834 alive1844 vivid1853 seizing1865 absorptive1881 absorbative1893 gripping1896 intriguing1909 attention-getting1917 grippy1921 head-turning1938 gimmicky1957 compulsive1961 spellbinding1978 stunty1981 1865 Pall Mall Gaz. 27 Mar. 8/2 One [woman] being exceedingly lovely, and the other of a very seizing ugliness. 1886 R. L. Stevenson Strange Case Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 100 There was something abnormal..in the very essence of the creature that now faced me—something seizing, surprising and revolting. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1911; most recently modified version published online March 2018). < n.1336adj.1835 |
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