seizing
9.9
A small cord used to tie two ropes together on a ship
- noun
- Specialized
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sujeción
- The sailor used a seizing to tie the ropes securely together.
Examples
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He carefully applied the seizing to hold the two ropes in place during the sail.
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In maritime safety, a seizing is essential for ensuring the lines stay fastened.
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The CNT explicitly supported the seizing of the means of production by workers.
Blog text (4) -
Some early enactments govern the seizing of an escaped slave—or a free man, if his status is disputed.
Academic text (1991)
Synonyms
3
9.9
A small tight loop of rope used to attach its end to a post
is the cord used to make that noose and join rope ends
2
5.3
A rope or cord used to tie objects together, for example on a boat
is narrower meaning a small cord used to bind ropes together
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Morphology
Etymology
Seizing as a small cord comes from an old French word saisir meaning 'to take' or 'to grip'. A helpful image is a thin cord 'taking' two ropes together so that a seizing holds them tight.