prize crew en · NOUN
Meanings
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(historical) The crewmembers of a ship chosen to take over the operations of another ship that has been captured.
"The battleplate you were promised has been swept, and is ready for your prize crew to take her wherever you're going."
2015 April 3, Howard Tayler, Schlock Mercenary, archived from the original on 30 Nov 2023:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| prize crews | Number=Plur | lexicographic |