'Shakedown' definitions:

Definition of 'shakedown'

From: WordNet
adjective
Intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system; "a shakedown cruise"
noun
Initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown"
noun
A very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs"
noun
Extortion of money (as by blackmail)

Definition of 'Shakedown'

From: GCIDE
  • Shakedown \Shake"down`\, n. A temporary substitute for a bed, as one made on the floor or on chairs; -- perhaps originally from the shaking down of straw for this purpose. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'shakedown'

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