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Added 9 October 2026

recapture

noun

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The act of capturing again.
The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news.
That which is captured back; a prize retaken.
The retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.

verb

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

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