Reclamation

Word RECLAMATION
Character 11
Hyphenation rec la ma tion
Pronunciations /(ˌ)ɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Reclamation"

What do we mean by reclamation?

The act or process of reclaiming. noun

A restoration, as to productivity, usefulness, or morality. noun

A reclaiming of something as a possession; a claim or demand for return or restoration; a requirement of compensation for something wrongly taken or withheld; also, a claim to a discovery as having been previously made. noun

A calling or bringing back, as from aberration or wrong-doing; restoration; reformation. noun

The act of subduing to fitness for service or use; taming; amelioration: as, the reclamation of wild animals or waste land. noun

A remonstrance; representation made in opposition; a cry of opposition or disapprobation. noun

The act or process of reclaiming. noun

Representation made in opposition; remonstrance. noun

The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed. noun

The recovery of a wasteland, or of flooded land so it can be cultivated. noun

Rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course noun

The conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation noun

The recovery of useful substances from waste products noun

The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed.

The recovery of a wasteland, or of flooded land so it can be cultivated.

Slur-reclamation is when a slur is Reconceptualized as an accepted or satirical word. Usually slur-reclamation is used by oppressed groups such as the LGBT community. Some examples of this may include Dyke, Gay Agenda, tranny, Queen, faggot, and many others, all vary in usage. Urban Dictionary

A poorly funded but longstanding inner city project set up to assist dogs to find their original assholes after the tragic fire that caused them to lose track of their own so long ago. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Reclamation

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The word "reclamation" in example sentences

Because of the conflicting definitions, the use of the term reclamation can be confusing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The problem with rainwater reclamation is that usually the optimal storage is 10 days. ❋ Ccfinlay (2007)

The potential for abuse in such transactions seems obvious, and the state's risk, particularly for reclamation, is substantial. ❋ David (2006)

Hassell and Hoiberg, another reclamation from the Bulls, have taken on added responsibilities since Szczerbiak's latest injury — broken bones in his back that will keep him out for weeks, if not the remainder of the playoffs. ❋ Unknown (2004)

That speaks all the more highly for the efforts that have been made by the Zionist settlements in reclamation within recent years of a comparatively unfruitful land that requires hard work and intensive effort. ❋ Unknown (1929)

Anderson, who had taken refuge in Canada; and, unquestionably, we shall do so again and again whenever and by whomsoever reclamation is made upon us for fugitive slaves. ❋ Unknown (1863)

A recent announcement has indicated that Newmont Mining Corporation will be commencing near term reclamation activities at the former Ross Adams Uranium Mine, within Ucore's Bokan Mountain project area. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They are starting to behave more like a quality forestry company who have a long term reclamation and restoration corporate culture a renewable resource sector. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When bisexuals, lesbians and gays use the word queer it is called reclamation, in the context in which you have invoked its usage it is called HOMOPHOBIA. ❋ Renee (2009)

No, if John McLaughlin were an African-American, some people would have said he has the right to use the epithet in that context—an argument based on the idea of reclamation and ownership of oppressive language by and of the people it potentially oppresses. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Chains such as Amelia's, SharpShopper and Grocery Outlet buy much of their inventory directly from manufacturers or food distributors, but many smaller salvage grocers buy goods from so-called reclamation centers. ❋ Unknown (2008)

If anything good can be said about Ochocinco's contributions this year, it's that he wasn't as bad as defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, New England's other big-name reclamation project. ❋ Jimmy Golen (2012)

The NHL had imposed something called a reclamation draft as the remnants of the upstart WHA merged with the more established circuit. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

"Doing the reclamation was a way for us to demonstrate to the community that we would take care of the environment," said ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Current government of Alberta policy on financial security for reclamation liability leaves Alberta vulnerable to major financial risks, which are exacerbated by the current state of reclamation, which is not keeping pace with the rate of land disturbance," the panel said in its report. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Homophobe]: “Hey, faggot.” Gay: “Thank You, I was really trying.” Homophobe: What? How dare you not get offended that was my only way to [diminish] you.” Gay: Hahaha, slur-reclamation goes [brr]” ❋ DrAccius (2021)

Many folks are [unaware] of of the important and selfless [work done] by the Canine Asshole Reclamation Project which [seeks] to reunite dogs with their rightful assholes. ❋ Dr Bunnygirl (2020)

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