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Recapture

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe act of capturing again.
"The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news."
2.NounThat which is captured back; a prize retaken.
3.NounThe retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.
4.VerbTo 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."
5.VerbTo capture an opponent's piece immediately after it has captured on the same square.
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