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shakedown in Polish

shakedown in Polish is barłóg, legowisko, leże — shakedown means extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.

shakedown in Polish

barłóg
noun
An improvised bed.
legowisko
noun
An improvised bed.
leże
noun
An improvised bed.
siennik
noun
An improvised bed.
wyro
noun
An improvised bed.

What does "shakedown" mean?

  1. noun Extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.
    "The gang ran a shakedown scheme on local shop owners."
  2. noun A thorough search of a person or place.
    "Guards gave the cell a full shakedown looking for contraband."
  3. noun A trial run used to test something, especially a new ship or aircraft, before full use.
    "The submarine completed its shakedown cruise without incident."
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shakedown in a sentence

  • The gang ran a shakedown scheme on local shop owners.
  • Guards gave the cell a full shakedown looking for contraband.
  • The submarine completed its shakedown cruise without incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shakedown" in Polish?

"shakedown" in Polish is barłóg, legowisko, leże. shakedown means: Extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.

How do you use "shakedown" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang ran a shakedown scheme on local shop owners." In Polish, "shakedown" is barłóg, legowisko, leże.

Are there other ways to say "shakedown" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 5 translations listed for "shakedown": barłóg, legowisko, leże, siennik, wyro.

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