Gang (Noun)
Meaning 1
An organized group of workmen.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
An association of criminals; "police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The police had been tracking the gang for months before they finally made an arrest.
- The gang had been terrorizing the neighborhood for years, committing burglaries and muggings.
- A rival gang had been trying to muscle in on their territory, leading to a series of violent confrontations.
- The gang's leader was a notorious figure, known for his ruthlessness and cunning.
- The authorities were determined to dismantle the gang and bring its members to justice.
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Meaning 3
Tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 4
An informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.