Seizing

  • 101Herpagophytum leptocarpum — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… …

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  • 102seize — verb (seized; seizing) Etymology: Middle English saisen, from Anglo French seisir, from Medieval Latin sacire, of Germanic origin; perhaps akin to Old High German sezzen to set more at set Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. (usually seise)… …

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  • 103grasp — I. verb Etymology: Middle English graspen Date: 14th century intransitive verb to make the motion of seizing ; clutch transitive verb 1. to take or seize eagerly 2. to clasp or embrace especially with the fingers or arms 3. to lay hold of with… …

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  • 104Military of the Central African Republic — Central African Armed Forces Founded 1960 Service branches Armée de Terre (Ground Forces) l’Armée de l’air (Air Force) Gendarmerie nationale (Gendarmerie) GR – Garde républicaine (Presidential Guard) Police Nationale (Police) Headquarters …

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  • 105Charles Martel — This article is about the Frankish Ruler. For other uses, see Charles Martel (disambiguation). Charles Martel, Frankish ruler Charles Martel is primarily famous fo …

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  • 106Coup d'état — Coup redirects here. For other uses, see Coup (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Coup de tête (disambiguation). Warfare Military history Eras …

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  • 107Friedrich August Kekulé von Stradonitz — Infobox Scientist name = Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz box width = image width = caption = August Kekule von Stradonitz birth date = birth date|1829|9|7|df=y birth place = Darmstadt, Germany death date = death date and… …

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  • 108Henry I of England — Henry I Beauclerc Miniature from illuminated Chronicle of Matthew Paris King of England (more...) Reign 2 August 1100 – 1 December 1135 C …

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  • 109Knot — For speeds, see Knot (unit). For other uses, see Knot (disambiguation). Some knots 1 Yarn knot ABoK #2688 2 Manrope knot 3 Granny knot 4 Rosebud stopper knot(?) …

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  • 110Nazi Germany — Greater German Reich Großdeutsches Reich ↓ 1933–1945 …

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