capture

Noun
  1. The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property (synset 100089301)
    is a type of: acquiring, getting - the act of acquiring something
    subtypes:
    same as: gaining control, seizure
  2. A process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field (synset 113464040)
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  3. Any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle (synset 113463888)
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  4. The act of taking of a person by force (synset 100776783)
    is a type of: felony - a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
    subtypes:
    • abduction - the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
    • kidnapping, snatch - (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
    same as: seizure
  5. The removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board (synset 100167523)
    is a type of: chess move - the act of moving a chess piece
    subtypes:
    • en passant - (chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed
    • exchange - (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
    • exchange - (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
Verb
  1. Succeed in representing or expressing something intangible (synset 201690521)
    "capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea"
    is a type of: interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of
    subtypes: recapture - take up anew
  2. Attract;
    Cause to be enamored (synset 201810472)
    "She captured all the men's hearts"
    is a type of: appeal, attract - be attractive to
    subtypes:
    • hold - hold the attention of
    • work - gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
    same as: becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance
  3. Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase (synset 201217985)
    "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"
    is a type of: clutch, prehend, seize - take hold of; grab
    subtypes:
    same as: catch, get
  4. Bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit (synset 202309221)
    "This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons"; "The star captured a comet"
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  5. Take possession of by force, as after an invasion (synset 202277394)
    "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"
    is a type of: arrogate, assume, seize, take over, usurp - seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
    subtypes: carry - capture after a fight
    same as: appropriate, conquer, seize
  6. Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping (synset 201482779)
    "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
    is a type of: acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    subtypes:
    same as: catch
    verb group: catch - take in and retain

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