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capturing [′kap·chə·riŋ]
(engineering)
The use of a torquer to restrain the spin axis of a gyro to a specified position relative to the spin reference axis.


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As to the prospect of ultimately capturing these last, I shall have a word to say to you on that head, when I reach the end of the present Report.
Well, in the same year, Sir William took command of an expedition against Que- bec, but did not succeed in capturing the city.
By the end of a quarter of an hour he had almost succeeded in capturing anew that first fine careless rapture which, six months ago, had caused him to propose to Claire and walk on air when she accepted him.
 
 
 
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