put-and-take

[ poot-n-teyk ]

noun

1. any of various games of chance played with a teetotum or other special type of top, in which each player puts in an equal stake before starting to spin the top.

Word History and Origins

Origin of put-and-take¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Perhaps you've tasted it in trout caught from a put-and-take pond.

From Science Daily

“To me … you’re putting in a lot of effort in many of these systems just to have a put-and-take fishery,” Shultz said.

From Washington Times

Hunters can pursue game birds such as ring-necked pheasants, ruffed grouse and American woodcock in guided ‘put-and-take’ style outings, Butz told the Traverse City Record-Eagle .

From Washington Times

Hunters can pursue game birds such as ring-necked pheasants, ruffed grouse and American woodcock in guided ‘put-and-take’ style outings, Butz told the Traverse City Record-Eagle .

From Seattle Times

In South Africa, animals are sometimes moved between game ranches to satisfy clients, a practice known as “put-and-take.”

From New York Times