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Recapture

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of capturing again.

    "The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news."

  2. 2
    the act of taking something back wordnet
  3. 3
    That which is captured back; a prize retaken.
  4. 4
    a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount wordnet
  5. 5
    The retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.
Verb
  1. 1
    To capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.

    "The warden hoped to recapture the escaped prisoners before they reached the town."

  2. 2
    capture again wordnet
  3. 3
    To capture an opponent's piece immediately after it has captured on the same square.
  4. 4
    take up anew wordnet
  5. 5
    experience anew wordnet
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  1. 6
    take back by force, as after a battle wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From re- + capture.

Etymology 2

From re- + capture.

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