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Retake Definition & Meaning

retake
noun
  1. a shot or scene that is photographed again
verb
  1. take back by force, as after a battle; "The military forces managed to recapture the fort"
  2. capture again; "recapture the escaped prisoner"
  3. photograph again; "Please retake that scene"

"Retake" in song lyrics

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  • "f-cat retake"
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Frequently asked questions

What does retake mean?
a shot or scene that is photographed again take back by force, as after a battle; "The military forces managed to recapture the fort" capture again; "recapture the escaped prisoner" photograph again; "Please retake that scene"
What part of speech is retake?
Retake is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does retake have?
Retake has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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