recapture noun 3verb 2forms 3 noun3 •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. verb2 •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.New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking. •To capture an opponent's piece immediately after it has captured on the same square. formsrecaptured · recapturing · recaptures
