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| shake·down [ sháyk dòwn ] (plural shake·downs) |
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1. act of extortion: an act of extorting money from somebody using threats
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slang
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2. thorough search: a thorough search of somebody or a place
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informal
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3. trial run of vessel: a trial run of a ship or aircraft carried out in order to locate and fix problems or to familiarize the crew with their duties
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informal
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4. makeshift bed: a makeshift bed, e.g. a pile of blankets on a floor
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