prize-taking

noun

The capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.

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Meanings

nounprize-taking (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountablenauticalThe capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.
  2. uncountableThe winning of a prize in a competition.
adjective
  1. That wins prizes (used especially of livestock).

Origin

From prize + taking.

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APA

prize-taking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prize-taking

MLA

“prize-taking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prize-taking. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prize-taking,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prize-taking.

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