Seize

·vt To take possession of by force.

II. Seize ·vt To Fasten; to Fix.

III. Seize ·vt To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.

IV. Seize ·vt To invade suddenly; to take sudden hold of; to come upon suddenly; as, a fever seizes a patient.

V. Seize ·vt To bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff, as yarn or marline; as, to seize ropes.

VI. Seize ·vt To grap with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly; as, to seize an Idea.

VII. Seize ·vt To take possession of by virtue of a warrant or other legal authority; as, the sheriff seized the debtor's goods.