recapture

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As soon as the recapture was manned, the privateer bore up for the French coast, and before morning anchored in the rocky harbour of Morlaix.

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  1. noun The act of retaking or recovering.
  2. noun The condition of having been retaken or recovered.
  3. noun Law The act or an instance of retaking booty or goods.
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  • He realized that his wound must be more serious than he had thought; and that, if this went on, his recapture was certain. —  Thrilling Wonder Stories April, 1953
  • "Kilinochchi's recapture is a big psychological boost for government forces," Jehan Perera, of the National Peace Council of —  The Guardian World News
  • Much federal debt is held by foreigners, who are not subject to "recapture". —  Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]
  • Moreover, there are political and constitutional obstacles to "recapture" from even U.S. —  Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]
  • If you ever needed to recapture, the original project will be looking for a clip named "Tape 1" —  Discussions: Message List - root
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/rəˈkæptʃər/
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