Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

prize-taking

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.53 in modern English

Syllables
prize--tak-ing
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Dated; Uncountable

noun

The winning of a prize in a competition.

Uncountable

adj

That wins prizes (used especially of livestock).

Etymology

From prize + taking.

Usage

Questions

What does prize-taking mean?
The capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty.
Where does prize-taking come from?
From prize + taking.

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