prize-taking
The capturing of an enemy ship at seaThe capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.
Meaning
2 senses(dated, uncountable)The capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.
(uncountable)The winning of a prize in a competition.
Origin
From prize + taking.From prize + taking.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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