pressgangs

[US]/ˈprɛsɡæŋz/
[UK]/ˈprɛsɡæŋz/

Translation

n.teams that forcibly enlist people into military service; journalists or a group of reporters (humorous)
v.to forcibly enlist someone into military service; to compel someone to do something against their will

Phrases & Collocations

pressgangs at work

pressgangs in action

pressgangs recruitment

pressgangs of sailors

pressgangs and navy

pressgangs history

pressgangs system

pressgangs operation

pressgangs effect

pressgangs stories

Example Sentences

pressgangs were notorious for their methods of recruitment.

the pressgangs would often operate in port towns.

many sailors feared the pressgangs more than battle.

historically, pressgangs were used to fill naval ranks.

the local tavern was a common place for pressgangs to recruit.

pressgangs often targeted young men who were alone.

surviving a pressgang was a tale of bravery for many.

pressgangs would sometimes offer false promises to their victims.

victims of pressgangs often found themselves at sea against their will.

legislation was eventually passed to curb the activities of pressgangs.

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