takings takings /ˈteɪkɪŋz/

noun

1. () The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property  ( issue , payoff , take , proceeds , return , takings , yield )
   the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
    The average return was about 5%
   the average return was about 5%
   

 taking taking /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

adjective

1. Very attractive; capturing interest  ( taking , winning , fetching )
   very attractive; capturing interest
    A fetching new hairstyle
   a fetching new hairstyle
    Something inexpressibly taking in his manner
   something inexpressibly taking in his manner
    A winning personality
   a winning personality
   

noun

1. The act of someone who picks up or takes something  ( pickings , taking )
   the act of someone who picks up or takes something
    The pickings were easy
   the pickings were easy
    Clothing could be had for the taking
   clothing could be had for the taking