Seizes

verb

1. To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
2. To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
3. To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

   "to seize a ship after libeling"

4. To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

   "a fever seized him"

5. To bind, lash or make fast, with several turns of small rope, cord, or small line.

   "to seize or stop one rope on to another"