Prize-taking

adj, noun

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Definitions

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

Etymology

From prize + taking.

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