one that seizes (to take hold of suddenly and forcibly) [n SEIZERS]
attack or overwhelm physically afflict seized with chest pains
possess (as one's mind) completely or overwhelmingly seized the popular imagination Basil Davenport
bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff (as yarn, marline, or fine wire)
take or lay hold suddenly or forcibly
cohere to a relatively moving part through excessive pressure, temperature, or friction used especially of machine parts (as bearings, brakes, or pistons)
fail to operate due to the seizing of a part used of an engine
to vest ownership of a freehold estate in
put in possession of something the biographer will be seized of all pertinent papers