prize-taking

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

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