tselachii

pl. [Mod. Latin, from selache (q. v.).] Ichthyology : 1. A synonym of Selachia (q. v.). 2. A group of Owen's Plagiostomi, comprising the verb.) C. As substantive: I. Ord. Lang.: The act of grasping or taking po e ion of suddenly or by force. II. Nautical : 1. The act of binding two ropes, or the two parts of the some rope, together, by means of smaller stuff. 2. The rope-yarn or stuff used for such seizing. sēiz-or, s. [Eng.seiz(e); -or.] Law : One who seizes or takes po e ion.