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English Dictionary: arresting	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for arresting
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
arresting adj commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance" Synonym(s): arresting, sensational, stunning
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Arrest \Ar*rest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Arrested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Arresting}.] [OE. aresten, OF. arester, F. arr[88]ter, fr. LL. arrestare; L. ad + restare to remain, stop; re + stare to stand. See {Rest} remainder.] 1. To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of; as, to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses. Nor could her virtues the relentless hand Of Death arrest. --Philips. 2. (Law) To take, seize, or apprehend by authority of law; as, to arrest one for debt, or for a crime. Note: After this word Shakespeare uses of ([bd]I arrest thee of high treason[b8]) or on; the modern usage is for. 3. To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch; as, to arrest the eyes or attention. --Buckminster. 4. To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate. [Obs.] We may arrest our thoughts upon the divine mercies. --Jer. Taylor. Syn: To obstruct; delay; detain; check; hinder; stop; apprehend; seize; lay hold of.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Arresting \Arrest"ing\ ([acr]rr[ecr]st"[icr]ng), a. Striking; attracting attention; impressive. This most solemn and arresting occurrence. --J. H. Newman.