SHAKEDOWN
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There are 4 meanings of the word
Shakedown.
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Shakedown - as an adjective
Intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
Example: "A shakedown cruise"
Shakedown - as a noun
Initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
Example: "The new industry's economic shakedown"
A very thorough search of a person or a place
Example: "A shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs"
Extortion of money (as by blackmail)
Example Sentences
"The mafia boss ordered a shakedown of all the local businesses."
"The police conducted a shakedown at the suspected drug den."
"The campaign promises were nothing more than a political shakedown."
"The company faced a shakedown by the tax authorities."
"The union demanded a shakedown of the management's financial records."
Word Game Points
Is SHAKEDOWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shakedown is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAKEDOWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is SHAKEDOWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shakedown is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAKEDOWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is SHAKEDOWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shakedown is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAKEDOWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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