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takeaway takeaway /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/

The act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass) ( takeaway )
the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
A concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures ( takeaway )
a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
[British] Prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises ( takeaway [British] , takeout [ N. American] , takeout food [ N. American] )
prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
In England they call takeout food takeaway'
in England they call takeout food takeaway'

A town of central Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea; the Allies established a beachhead at Anzio in World War II ( Anzio )
a town of central Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea; the Allies established a beachhead at Anzio in World War II
The World War II museum in Anzio offers insights into the beachhead operations.
The World War II museum in Anzio offers insights into the beachhead operations.

A small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band ( fife )
a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
The parade began with the distinct sound of a fife accompanied by drums.
The parade began with the distinct sound of a fife accompanied by drums.

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