Characteristic of the reign of Louis XVI (1774-92) in architecture and decoration.

A compound used on threads, bolts, gaskets and other mechanical joints to prevent seizing and galling, to improve installation, removal and disassembly, and to prevent corrosion.

Acting to prevent metal surfaces from binding or seizing.

plural of anti-seize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of seize up

simple past tense and past participle of seize up

(figuratively) To stop functioning; to come to a halt. / (of muscles) To stiffen or become tight and difficult to move. / (of a machine) To stop working suddenly, and become impossible to start again.

Alternative form of take the initiative.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of seize the initiative

simple past tense and past participle of seize the initiative