noun🔗ShareThe calling back of a hawk."The falconer's reclaim of the hawk was a skillful demonstration of control. "animalsportbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe bringing back or recalling of a person; the fetching of someone back."The teacher's quick reclaim of the runaway student brought a sense of order back to the classroom. "actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn effort to take something back, to reclaim something."The student's reclaim of her lost backpack was a relief. "actionrightpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo return land to a suitable condition for use."The farmers worked hard to reclaim the eroded farmland. "environmentagriculturegeologypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo obtain useful products from waste; to recycle."The factory workers reclaim metal scraps from the production line to melt them down and make new parts. "environmentutilitymaterialindustrytechnologyeconomyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo claim something back; to repossess."After the fire, the family worked hard to reclaim their belongings from the damaged house. "propertylawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo return someone to a proper course of action, or correct an error; to reform."The school counselor worked hard to reclaim students who were skipping class and help them get back on track. "actionmoralattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo tame or domesticate a wild animal."The farmer worked hard to reclaim the wild wolf pup, hoping to train it to be a friendly pet. "animalnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo call back from flight or disorderly action; to call to, for the purpose of subduing or quieting."The teacher had to reclaim order in the classroom after a noisy group of students started talking during the lesson. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cry out in opposition or contradiction; to exclaim against anything; to contradict; to take exceptions."The student reclaimed the teacher's statement, arguing that it was unfair. "statementcommunicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo draw back; to give way."When the teacher asked a difficult question, the student reluctantly reclaimed his earlier answer, admitting he was wrong. "propertyrightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo appeal from the Lord Ordinary to the inner house of the Court of Session."The lawyer decided to reclaim the case, appealing the Lord Ordinary's decision to the inner house of the Court of Session hoping for a more favorable outcome. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading