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Meaning of takes
noun
- The or an act of taking.
- Something that is taken; a haul.
- An interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective. Example: What's your take on this issue, Fred?
- An approach, a (distinct) treatment. Example: a new take on a traditional dish
- A scene recorded (filmed) at one time, without an interruption or break; a recording of such a scene. Example: Act seven, scene three, take two.
verb
- To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force. Example: I'll take that plate off the table.
- To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc). Example: The camera takes 35mm film.
- To remove. Example: take two eggs from the carton
- To have sex with.
- To defeat (someone or something) in a fight. Example: Don't try to take that guy. He's bigger than you.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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