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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024press′ gang′, - a body of persons under the command of an officer, formerly employed to impress others for service, esp. in the navy or army.
Also, press′gang′. press-gang (pres′gang′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to force (a person) into military or naval service.
- to coerce (a person) into taking a certain action, political stand, etc.:to be press-ganged into endorsing a candidate.
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