1. capture - noun
· the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
Synonym(s): gaining_control, seizure
Hypernym(s): acquiring, getting
2. capture - noun
· a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
Hypernym(s): natural_process, natural_action, action, activity
3. capture - noun
· any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
Hypernym(s): natural_process, natural_action, action, activity
4. capture - noun
· the act of taking of a person by force
Synonym(s): seizure
Hypernym(s): felony
5. capture - noun
· the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
Hypernym(s): chess_move
6. capture - verb
· succeed in representing or expressing something intangible; "capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea"
Hypernym(s): represent, interpret
7. capture - verb
· attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
Synonym(s): enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
8. capture - verb
· succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"
Hypernym(s): seize, prehend, clutch
9. capture - verb
· 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"
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
10. capture - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): appropriate, seize, conquer
Hypernym(s): assume, usurp, seize, take_over, arrogate
11. capture - verb
· capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
Synonym(s): catch
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