English Explanatory Dictionary

prize-taking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.
  2. The winning of a prize in a competition.
adj
  1. That wins prizes (used especially of livestock).

Word forms

prize-taking

Etymology

From prize + taking.

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