Definition of Shakidown
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.
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
English
- to extort money from, as by blackmail
- (slang) extortion, especially by using blackmail
- (slang) a thorough search; a frisk
- a trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft
- that tests the performance of a ship or aircraft
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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