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recapture

noun

Etymology

From re- + capture.

  1. derived from captūra
  2. borrowed from capture
  3. prefixed as recapture — “re + capture”

Definitions

  1. The act of capturing again.

    • The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news.

  2. That which is captured back

    That which is captured back; a prize retaken.

  3. The retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    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.
      • New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking.
      • On the other hand, in Eritrea (once our Forces had recaptured Kassala on January 19) the drive was generally eastward towards the capital, Asmara, and the Red Sea port of Massaua.

    2. To capture an opponent's piece immediately after it has captured on the same square.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA