shakedown

  1. Noun.  (slang) Extortion, especially through blackmail.
  2. Noun.  (slang) A thorough search; a frisk.
  3. Noun.  A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft.
  4. Adjective.  that tests the performance of a ship or aircraft.

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