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Rarerecaptures
The correct spelling is recaptures.
How to pronounce recaptures
noun
Say it like: Rec-apc-her-s
The correct spelling is recaptures. The act of capturing again. For example: "The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news."
Usage Examples
“The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news.”
“New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of capturing again.
- 2.That which is captured back; a prize retaken.
- 3.The retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.
verb
- 1.To capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.
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