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prize-taking

prize-taking noun: the capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.

Noun

prize-taking (uncountable)

  1. (dated) 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.

Adjective

prize-taking

  1. That wins prizes (used especially of livestock).

Origin of prize-taking

From prize + taking.

Questions about prize-taking

What does prize-taking mean?
Prize-taking means the capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.
What part of speech is prize-taking?
Prize-taking can be a noun or an adjective.

Words near prize-taking in the dictionary

  1. prize winners
  2. prize-draw
  3. prize-draws
  4. prize-giving
  5. prize-givings
  6. prize-taking
  7. prize-winning
  8. prizeable
  9. prized
  10. prized hog
  11. prized pig

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