definition of
prize

[1] #1 prize n. [award] something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe". wn

[2] #2 prize v. [value, treasure, appreciate] hold dear; "I prize these old photographs". wn

[3] #3 prize n. [loot, booty, pillage, plunder, swag, dirty money] goods or money obtained illegally. wn

[4] #4 prize s. [choice, prime, quality, select] of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches". wn

[5] #5 prize v. [pry, prise, lever, jimmy] to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail". wn