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shakedown

/ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/ noun C2
  1. Extortion, especially through blackmail (slang) · What is this, a shakedown?
  2. A thorough search; a frisk (slang)
  3. A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
  4. An improvised bed.

Plural shakedowns

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