Definitions
1.verbTo regain or get back something."to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball"
2.verbTo rescue (a creature).
3.verbTo salvage something
4.verbTo remedy or rectify something.
5.verbTo remember or recall something.
6.verbTo fetch or carry back something.
7.verbTo fetch and bring in game."The cook doesn't care what's shot, only what's actually retrieved."
8.verbTo fetch and bring in game systematically."Dog breeds called 'retrievers' were selected for retrieving."
9.verbTo fetch or carry back systematically, notably as a game."Most dogs love retrieving, regardless of what object is thrown."
10.verbTo make a difficult but successful return of the ball.
11.verbTo remedy the evil consequence of, to repair (a loss or damage).