recaptor

noun

re·​cap·​tor
-ptə(r)
1
: one that recaptures
specifically : one that takes a prize at sea that had been previously taken
2
: one that recovers (something) by recaption

Word History

Etymology

re- + Latin captus (past participle of capere to take, capture) + English -or

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“Recaptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recaptor. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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