recap n 1: a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion [syn: {recapitulation}, {review}] 2: a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads [syn: {retread}] [also: {recapping}, {recapped}] recap v : summarize briefly; "Let's recapitulate the main ideas" [syn: {recapitulate}] [also: {recapping}, {recapped}] recapping See {recap}