captandum

/kæptɑndʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A thing to be taken, seized, or captured; prey

“The enemy’s base was the captandum of the invading forces.”

2. verb

To take, seize, or capture something

“The police will captandum the fugitive if they can find him.”

Synonyms

  • game
  • prey

Antonyms

  • elude
  • escape