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shakedown

noun

Meaning

  1. Extortion, especially through blackmail
  2. A thorough search; a frisk
  3. A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft
  4. An improvised bed.
  5. That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft

Etymology / origin

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Related words

searches(English)strike(English)exaction(English)extortion(English)bash and grab(English)bust(English)stickup(English)black hand(English)casco(English)chesapeake(English)cruise(English)steamed(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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