capture

capture (http://definr.com/capture)

     n 1: the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property [syn:
           gaining control, seizure]
     2: a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its
        gravitational field
     3: any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an
        additional particle
     4: the act of taking of a person by force [syn: seizure]
     5: the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
     v 1: succeed in representing or expressing something intangible;
          "capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea"
     2: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's
        hearts" [syn: enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor,
         captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch,
        entrance, enchant]
     3: succeed in catching or seizing, , esp. after a chase; "We
        finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?" [syn:
         get, catch]
     4: 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"
     5: take possession of without permission or take with force, as
        after a conquest or 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, take over]
     6: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a
        rabbit in the trap toady" [syn: catch]