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Recapture

The act of capturing again.

📖 Definitions of "Recapture"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of capturing again.

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

  2. 2

    That which is captured back; a prize retaken.

  3. 3

    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.

    "New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking."

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