CAPTURE

/ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property. — synonyms: gaining_control, seizure
  2. noun a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field.
  3. noun any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle.
  4. noun the act of taking of a person by force. — synonyms: seizure
  5. noun the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board.
  6. verb succeed in representing or expressing something intangible.
  7. verb attract. — synonyms: enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm
  8. verb succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase. — synonyms: get, catch
  9. verb bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit.
  10. verb take possession of by force, as after an invasion. — synonyms: appropriate, seize, conquer
  11. verb capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping. — synonyms: catch

Examples

  • “the capture of a lover's heart”
  • “video capture”
  • “to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal”

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