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Definition of CAPTURE
Pronunciation : CAPTURE

noun : CAPTURE

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 2. (

    ) a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field ;

  • 3. (

    ) any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle ;

  • 5. (

    ) the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board ;

verb : CAPTURE

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) succeed in representing or expressing something intangible; "capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea" ;

  • 3. (

    ) succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?" ;

  • 4. (

    ) 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" ;

  • 5. (

    ) 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" ;

  • 6. (

    ) capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap today" ;


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