ˈkæptʃə v. & n. --v.tr. 1 a
take prisoner;
seize as a prize. b
obtain by force or
trickery. 2
portray in
permanent form (could
not capture
the likeness). 3
Physics absorb (a
subatomic particle). 4 (in
board games)
make a
move that secures the
removal of (an opposing piece)
from the board. 5 (of a stream)
divert the upper
course of (another stream) by encroaching on
its basin. 6
cause (data) to be stored in a
computer. --n. 1 the
act of capturing. 2 a
thing or
person captured. øøcapturer n. [F f. L captura f. capere capttake]