Definition of Recaptures

1. Noun. (plural of recapture) ¹

2. Verb. (third-person singular of recapture) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Recaptures

1. recapture [v] - See also: recapture

Lexicographical Neighbors of Recaptures

recappable
recapped
recapper
recappers
recapping
recappings
recaps
recaption
recaptioned
recaptioning
recaptions
recaptor
recaptors
recapture
recaptured
recaptures
recapturing
recarbonise
recarbonize
recarbonized
recarbonizes
recarbonizing
recarnified
recarnify
recarpet
recarpeted
recarpeting
recarpets
recarriage
recarried

Literary usage of Recaptures

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution: Being the Letters by Jared Sparks, United States Dept. of State (1830)
"The following convention, concerning recaptures made from the English, is, it is hoped, the first step towards more intimate connexions between this ..."

2. Halleck's International Law: Or, Rules Regulating the Intercourse of States by Henry Wager Halleck, Sherston Baker (1878)
"It was understood that the ordinance of 1659 was continued in force with respect to recaptures made by shi:- of war. It is thus seen, ..."

3. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution: Being the Letters by Jared Sparks, United States Dept. of State (1830)
"The following convention, concerning recaptures made from the English, is, it is hoped, the first step towards more intimate connexions between this ..."

4. The Maritime Law of Europe by Domenico Alberto Azuni (1806)
"Of recaptures in various ways. ARTICLE V. Of Recaptures. § 1. A CAPTURED vessel may be restored, and return again into the possession of her original owner, ..."

5. Elements of International Law by Henry Wheaton, William Beach Lawrence (1855)
"... as well npon recaptures as in other cases.3 And where, upon a recapture, the parties have entitled themselves to a military salvage, under the Prize Act ..."

6. Life of General Nathan Bedford Forrest by John Allan Wyeth (1899)
"... of His Brigade—Captain Tyler's Feint on Columbus—General Buford Returns to Paducah for Horses and Recaptures the Place—Forrest Moves on Fort Pillow, ..."

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