HyperDic: press_gang

English > 1 sense of the expression press gang:
NOUNgrouppress ganga detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navy
English > press gang: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navy.
BroaderdetachmentA small unit of troops of special composition

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