Definition of Capture

Noun

  • the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
  • the act of taking of a person by force
  • any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
  • a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
  • the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
    - gaining control

Verb

  • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
  • take possession of by force, as after an invasion
    "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"
    "The army seized the town"
    "The militia captured the castle"
  • bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit
    "This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons"
    "The star captured a comet"
  • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
    "We finally got the suspect"
    "Did you catch the thief?"
  • attract
    cause to be enamored
    "She captured all the men's hearts"
  • succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
    "capture the essence of Spring"
    "capture an idea"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Capture

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Unscramble capture

165 unscramble word found using the letters capture.
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