spoils

Definitions

1. 1

   That which is taken from another by violence

   That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage, booty.

   • Gentle gales, / Fanning their odoriferous wings, dispense / Native perfumes, and whisper whence they stole / Those balmy spoils.
   • Mr Big threw a bundle each to his two trusty henchmen, Fingers and Thumbs. “There’s your share,” said the boss. The two men looked happy enough with their spoils.
2. 2

   Waste material left over in the course of excavation, construction, mining, or dredging…

   Waste material left over in the course of excavation, construction, mining, or dredging operations.

   • dredging spoils
3. 3

   Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party…

   Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage.

   • To the victor belong the spoils.
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   1. 4

      third-person singular simple present indicative of spoil

      • Milk spoils when left out too long.

The neighborhood

• neighbormanubial
• neighborpatronage
• neighborbribe