shakedown Meaning & Definition
/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/
What Does Shakedown Mean?
Shakedown is a noun that means Extortion, especially through blackmail. It is also used to mean A thorough search; a frisk. As an adjective, it means That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft.
Quick Facts About Shakedown
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/ |
| Plural | shakedowns |
Shakedown Definition (Noun)
- Extortion, especially through blackmail
What is this, a shakedown?
- A thorough search; a frisk
- A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
- An improvised bed.
Shakedown as an Adjective
- That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft.
Synonyms of Shakedown
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Shakedown synonyms and antonyms →Shakedown in a Sentence
What is this, a shakedown?
Word Forms & Grammar
shakedown (plural shakedowns)
shakedown
Words That Rhyme With Shakedown
Origin of Shakedown
Deverbal from shake down. An improvised bed would originally have been made by shaking down straw.