Shanghaied

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.

2.verbTo abduct or coerce.

3.verbTo trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.

4.verbTo commandeer; appropriate; hijack

"Let's see if we can shanghai a room for a couple of hours."

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