a defined position of a firearm forming part of a military drill:bring the firelock to the recover
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1 [no object] return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength:Neil is still recovering from shockthe economy has begun to recover
(be recovered) (of a person) be well again:you’ll be fully recovered before you know it
2 [with object] find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost):police recovered a stolen video
regain control of (oneself or of a physical or mental state):he recovered his balance and sped on
regain or secure (money spent or lost or compensation) by legal process or the making of profits:many companies recovered their costs within six months
make up for (a loss in position or time):the French recovered the lead
3remove or extract (an energy source or industrial chemical) for use, reuse, or waste treatment:only 13 per cent of CFC refrigerant was being recovered from domestic fridges
