Capturing

/ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

the act of taking possession or control of; recording or representing accurately

Etymology

from Latin 'captura' (a taking, catching) from 'capere' (to take, seize), present participle form of 'capture'

Kelly Says

Photographers talk about 'capturing' moments as if they're hunting invisible prey with their cameras. In chess, capturing pieces is oddly satisfying - like collecting trophies from your defeated enemies!

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