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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