Word
Shakedown
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
shake-down
Definition
- 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.
- noun - A very thorough search of a person or a place
- noun - Extortion of money (as by blackmail)
- noun - Initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
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2 Syllable Words Starting with?