press-gang
press-gang · press-gangs
прес, преса, друк
пресс, печать, пресса
Presse, Druckerpresse
A body of men employed to force others into military service, especially naval serviceA body of men employed to force others (impress them) into military service, especially naval service.
Meaning
1 sensesA body of men employed to force others (impress them) into military service, especially naval service.
Origin
From press + gang.From press + gang.
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Forms
plural: press-gangsSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsSee also
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