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单词 press gang
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press gang


press gang

also press·gang (prĕs′găng′)n. A company of men under an officer detailed to force men into military or naval service.

press gang

n (Historical Terms) (formerly) a detachment of men used to press civilians for service in the navy or army vb (tr) 1. (Historical Terms) to force (a person) to join the navy or army by a press gang2. to induce (a person) to perform a duty by forceful persuasion: his friends press-ganged him into joining the committee.
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Noun1.press gang - a detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navydetachment - a small unit of troops of special composition

press gang


press gang

(formerly) a detachment of men used to press civilians for service in the navy or army

press gang


Related to press gang: chives
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Words related to press gang

noun a detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navy

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