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shakedown
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: partly from the phrase shake down; probably from shake down, v.
1. : an improvised bed; specifically : one made up on the floor
2. : a boisterous dance
3. : an act or instance of obtaining money in a dishonest or illegal manner; especially : extortion
< an unparalleled opportunity for shakedown and blackmail — Morris Ploscowe >
4. : a thorough search
< a shakedown that didn't leave a tent fold unexplored — F.B.Gipson >
5. : an act or process of bringing to a more satisfactory state : adjustment
< the economic shakedown which the industry has experienced — Financial World >
II. adjective
: designed to test a new ship or airplane under operating conditions and to familiarize the crew with it
< shakedown cruise >
< shakedown flight > |