Shakedown

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounExtortion, especially through blackmail

"What is this, a shakedown?"

2.nounA thorough search; a frisk

3.nounA trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft

4.nounAn improvised bed.

5.adjectiveThat tests the performance of a ship or aircraft

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