riˈkleɪm

Definitions

1. verb

to take or occupy possession of something, especially land or property, that has been neglected or abandoned

“The city is reclaiming the old industrial site to build new homes.”

2. verb

to recover or obtain something that has been lost, stolen, or taken away

“She managed to reclaim her stolen purse from the thief.”

3. verb

to restore something to a previous state or condition

“The company is reclaiming its reputation after the scandal.”

4. noun

the act of recovering or obtaining something that has been lost, stolen, or taken away

“The process of reclaiming her stolen passport took several days.”

5. noun

a piece of land that has been reclaimed from the sea or a swamp

“The reclaimed land is being used for agriculture.”

6. noun

a material, especially a plastic or metal, used to cover or coat a surface

“The reclaimed wood is being used to make furniture.”