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Meaning of spoil

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spoil

Pronunciation:/spɔɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. (Also in plural: spoils) Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.

  2. Material (such as rock or earth) removed in the course of an excavation, or in mining or dredging. Tailings.

verb

Definitions

  1. To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

  2. To strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions; to rob, despoil.

  3. To plunder, pillage (a city, country etc.).

  4. To carry off (goods) by force; to steal.