Definitions for press-gang

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Spelling: [pres-gang]
IPA: /ˈprɛsˌgæŋ/

Press-Gang is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 358 anagrams from letters in press-gang (-aeggnprss).

Definitions for press-gang

noun

  1. a body of persons under the command of an officer, formerly employed to impress others for service, especially in the navy or army.

verb (used with object)

  1. to force (a person) into military or naval service.
  2. to coerce (a person) into taking a certain action, political stand, etc.:

Origin of press-gang

First recorded in 1685-95

Examples for press-gang

I knew a press-gang was in the neighbourhood, but never thought of their coming our way.

"The press-gang's the best friend the Yankees has," said he a little sheepishly.

Because I was afraid they would think I had something to do with the press-gang coming.

We was unlucky enough to be in Rockabie, and someone has sold us to the press-gang.

What about the press-gang, Eben—do you think they will know you again?

The press-gang had originally nothing to do with "pressing."

One or two of the press-gang, who had muskets, fired, but they were not good shots.

In fact, I was in the hands of a press-gang, and I was pressed myself.

The press-gang was soon on board us, and its officer asked to have the crew mustered.

That we have been seized by the press-gang, and my uncle is to try and get us away.

Word Value for press-gang
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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