Associations to the word «Shakedown»

SHAKEDOWN, noun. (slang) Extortion, especially through blackmail

SHAKEDOWN, noun. (slang) A thorough search; a frisk

SHAKEDOWN, noun. A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft

SHAKEDOWN, noun. An improvised bed.

SHAKEDOWN, adjective. That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft

SHAKEDOWN, noun. Initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown".

SHAKEDOWN, noun. A very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs".

SHAKEDOWN, noun. Extortion of money (as by blackmail).

SHAKEDOWN, adjective. Intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system; "a shakedown cruise".