(dated, nautical) The capturing of an enemy ship at sea; this results in a payment to all hands from the Admiralty. / The winning of a prize in a competition.

That wins prizes (used especially of livestock).

(transitive, military) To capture by means of a sudden, overwhelming attack. / (transitive, idiomatic) To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.

ruthlessly aggressive and uncompromising

To disagree with something, and to raise objections to it

(intransitive, often figuratively) To take a definite form.

(intransitive) To be courageous; to regain one's courage.

Used when encouraging someone to bear or take up a difficult situation.

(idiomatic) To accept a joke at one's expense.

present participle of take care