press² /pres/

1. To carry off and force into service, esp in the navy (historical)
2. To requisition, commandeer
3. To turn to use in an unsuitable or provisional way

1. Recruitment by force into service, impressment
2. Authority for impressing

press gang noun

A gang or body of sailors under an officer, empowered to impress men into the navy

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