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Press Gang

Definition: A press gang refers to a group of people, often led by naval officers, who forcibly recruited individuals into military or naval service, typically in times of war or shortage of manpower.

Examples:

• The press gang boarded the ship and took several young men by force.
• In the 18th century, press gangs were commonly used to staff the British Royal Navy.
• The press gang activity often involved kidnappings and coercive techniques.

Senses/Usages:

1. Sense: Noun - A group of individuals recruiting people by force.
2. Sense: Verb - To enlist or recruit people by force, especially for military or naval service.

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