Shakedown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃeɪkdaʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shakedown is a noun meaning A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
Meaning
A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
More Meanings
- An improvised bed.
- That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft.
- (slang) Extortion, especially through blackmail
- (slang) A thorough search; a frisk
Example Sentences
What is this, a shakedown?
‘You two,’ he says, ‘you're not going back tonight. […] I can make you shake-downs on the veranda and we'll have a bite to eat.’
It was planning to use an '807' for one day only as part of a shakedown test, ahead of the fleet's formal entry to service which is currently planned for November.
"There's nowhere for me to lie down, sir," he answered, and there was in his voice a humbleness which was very distressing. -- "Don't you know anyone in the house who'll give you a shakedown?" -- "No, sir."
Word Forms
- shakedowns
- shake-down
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