reclaimed; reclaiming; reclaims
Definition of reclaim
2a
: to rescue from an undesirable state
also
: to restore to a previous natural state
reclaim mining sites
b
: to make available for human use by changing natural conditions
reclaim swampland
3
: to obtain from a waste product or by-product : recover
reclaimed plastic
4a
: to demand or obtain the return of
b
: to regain possession of
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The first known use of reclaim was in the 14th century
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