ALL meanings of distrain
dis·train
D d - verb with object distrain to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim. 1
- verb with object distrain to levy a distress upon. 1
- verb without object distrain to levy a distress. 1
- noun distrain Seize (someone’s property) to obtain payment of rent or other money owed. 1
- transitive verb distrain law: seize to force payment 1
- verb distrain to seize (personal property) by way of distress 0
- verb transitive distrain to seize and hold (property) as security or indemnity for a debt 0
- verb distrain (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress. 0
- verb distrain (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (law, transitive) To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property. 0
- verb distrain (Intransitive Verb) (law) To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt. 0
- verb distrain (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To pull off, tear apart. 0