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单词 iron gang
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iron gang

noun Australian historical
A group of convicts assigned to hard labour in fetters: some received floggings and others were sent to the iron gangs...
  • These iron gangs consist of the most hardened ruffians, who are sent to expiate their crimes.
  • He was stationed here in charge of an iron gang (for the purpose of forming this portion of the Great North Road).
  • They had been before either at Penal Settlements, or in iron gangs.
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