Definition of shakedowns

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  • shakedowns is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
  • shakedowns is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
  • shakedowns is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of shakedowns

  • a very thorough search of a person or a place (noun)

    Examples

    1. a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs
  • extortion of money (as by blackmail) (noun)
  • initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state (noun)

    Examples

    1. the new industry's economic shakedown
  • intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system ()

    Examples

    1. a shakedown cruise

See definition of shakedowns in Merriam Webster