to fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.-to take possession of by force.-to invade suddenly; to take sudden hold of; to come upon suddenly; as, a fever seizes a patient.-to take possession of by virtue of a warrant or other legal authority; as, the sheriff seized the debtor's goods.-to fasten; to fix.-to grap with the mind; to comprehend fully and distinctly; as, to seize an idea.-to bind or fasten together with a lashing of small stuff, as yarn or marline; as, to seize ropes.