shake-down

/SH EY1 K D AW0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    Extortion, especially through blackmail

    “What is this, a shakedown?”

  2. 2

    A thorough search; a frisk

  3. 3

    A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft

  4. 4

    An improvised bed.

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