capture
n 1: the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property [syn:
{gaining control}, {seizure}]
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
4: the act of taking of a person by force [syn: {seizure}]
5: the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
v 1: succeed in representing or expressing something intangible;
"capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea"
2: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's
hearts" [syn: {enamour}, {trance}, {catch}, {becharm}, {enamor},
{captivate}, {beguile}, {charm}, {fascinate}, {bewitch},
{entrance}, {enchant}]
3: succeed in catching or seizing, , esp. after a chase; "We
finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?" [syn:
{get}, {catch}]
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 after a conquest or invasion; as of land [syn: {seize},
{take over}, {conquer}]
6: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a
rabbit in the trap toady" [syn: {catch}]