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spoils.

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

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    plural · plural-only
  2. Waste material left over in the course of excavation, construction, mining, or dredging operations.

    plural · plural-only
    dredging spoils
  3. Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage.

    plural · plural-only
    To the victor belong the spoils.
verb/spɔɪlz/
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of spoil

    form-of · indicative · present · singular · third-person
    Milk spoils when left out too long.
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