Background for reclaim

reclaim

/rɪˈkleɪm/ /riˈkleɪm/

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noun

The calling back of a hawk.

Examples :

"The falconer's reclaim of the hawk was a skillful demonstration of control. "

animal sport bird

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noun

The bringing back or recalling of a person; the fetching of someone back.

Examples :

"The teacher's quick reclaim of the runaway student brought a sense of order back to the classroom. "

action achievement

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noun

An effort to take something back, to reclaim something.

Examples :

"The student's reclaim of her lost backpack was a relief. "

action right property

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verb

To return land to a suitable condition for use.

Examples :

"The farmers worked hard to reclaim the eroded farmland. "

environment agriculture geology property

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verb

To obtain useful products from waste; to recycle.

Examples :

"The factory workers reclaim metal scraps from the production line to melt them down and make new parts. "

environment utility material industry technology economy science

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verb

To claim something back; to repossess.

Examples :

"After the fire, the family worked hard to reclaim their belongings from the damaged house. "

property law business

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verb

To return someone to a proper course of action, or correct an error; to reform.

Examples :

"The school counselor worked hard to reclaim students who were skipping class and help them get back on track. "

action moral attitude

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verb

To tame or domesticate a wild animal.

Examples :

"The farmer worked hard to reclaim the wild wolf pup, hoping to train it to be a friendly pet. "

animal nature agriculture

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verb

To call back from flight or disorderly action; to call to, for the purpose of subduing or quieting.

Examples :

"The teacher had to reclaim order in the classroom after a noisy group of students started talking during the lesson. "

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verb

To cry out in opposition or contradiction; to exclaim against anything; to contradict; to take exceptions.

Examples :

"The student reclaimed the teacher's statement, arguing that it was unfair. "

statement communication language action

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verb

To draw back; to give way.

Examples :

"When the teacher asked a difficult question, the student reluctantly reclaimed his earlier answer, admitting he was wrong. "

property right law

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verb

To appeal from the Lord Ordinary to the inner house of the Court of Session.

Examples :

"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. "