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prowess
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prowess
(noun)
prowess
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ˈ
prawəs/
noun
prowess
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ˈ
prawəs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROWESS
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:
great ability or skill
He is known for his
prowess
on the football field.
athletic/physical/technical
prowess
their naval and military
prowess
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