the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

[ Syn: gaining control , seizure ]

a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field

any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle

the act of taking of a person by force

[ Syn: seizure ]

the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible; capture the essence of Spring; capture an idea'

attract; cause to be enamored; She captured all the mens hearts

[ Syn: enamour , trance , catch , becharm , enamor , captivate , beguile , charm , fascinate , bewitch , entrance , enchant ]

succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?

[ Syn: get , catch ]

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'

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

[ Syn: appropriate , seize , conquer ]

capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; I caught a rabbit in the trap today

[ Syn: catch ]