Meaning Of Retrieve

v. t.

To find again; to recover; to regain; to restore from loss or injury; as, to retrieve one's character; to retrieve independence.

v. t.

To recall; to bring back.

v. t.

To remedy the evil consequence of, to repair, as a loss or damadge.

v. i.

To discover and bring in game that has been killed or wounded; as, a dog naturally inclined to retrieve.

n.

A seeking again; a discovery.

n.

The recovery of game once sprung; -- an old sporting term.