Shakedown (Noun)
Meaning 1
A very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
Extortion of money (as by blackmail).
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.