Press-gang - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpres ɡæŋ|  American pronunciation of the word press-gang
Brit.  |ˈpresɡæŋ|  British pronunciation of the word press-gang

noun

- A body of men employed to force others into military or naval service.

verb

- To force men into military or naval service.
- To coerce somebody into doing something that they are reluctant to do.

Extra examples

I don't want to press-gang you into doing something you're not happy with.

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