gang

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɡæŋ/]

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1. gang (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.

Example: the Gashouse Gang

2. gang (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.: A group of laborers under one foreman; a squad or workgang.

Example: a gang of sailors; a railroad gang; a labor gang or pool.

3. gang (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.: A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.

Example: a youth gang; a neighborhood gang; motorcycle gang.

4. gang (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To attach similar items together to form a larger unit.

Example: Volume controls may be ganged to mode switches to provide maximum output […]

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