shakedown

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim Extortion, especially through blackmail

   “What is this, a shakedown?”

2. isim A thorough search; a frisk
3. isim A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.

   “It was planning to use an '807' for one day only as part of a shakedown test, ahead of the fleet's formal entry to service which is currently planned for November.”

4. isim An improvised bed.

   “"There's nowhere for me to lie down, sir," he answered, and there was in his voice a humbleness which was very distressing. -- "Don't you know anyone in the house who'll give you a shakedown?" -- "No, sir."”

5. sıfat That tests the performance of a ship or aircraft.