The act of replacing a protective sheath on a needle. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard prohibits recapping needles unless the employer can demonstrate that no alternative is feasible, or that such action is required by a specific medical or dental procedure. (OSHA)

Recapping is the art of writing a detailed scene-by-scene analysis of a television episode, movie, play, book, etc., complete with the personal opinions and observations of the writer. Frequently, these observations will be humorous, and contain a great deal of sarcasm (usually referred to in recapping circles as snark).