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shakedown
noun
- colloq:
1. A makeshift or temporary bed, originally made by shaking down straw.
2. An act of extortion.
(chiefly N Amer)
3. A trial run or operation to familiarize personnel with equipment and procedures. See also shakedown, shake someone down at shake.
