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gang
1[gang]
noun
a group or band.
A gang of boys gathered around the winning pitcher.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , ,a group of youngsters or adolescents who associate closely, often exclusively, for social reasons, especially such a group engaging in delinquent behavior.
a group of people with compatible tastes or mutual interests who gather together for social reasons.
I'm throwing a party for the gang I bowl with.
a group of persons working together; squad; shift.
a gang of laborers.
Synonyms:a group of persons associated for some criminal or other antisocial purpose.
a gang of thieves.
a set of tools, electronic components or circuits, oars, etc., arranged to work together or simultaneously.
a group of identical or related items.
verb (used with object)
to arrange in groups or sets; form into a gang.
to gang illustrations for more economical printing on one sheet.
to attack in a gang.
verb (used without object)
to form or act as a gang.
Cutthroats who gang together hang together.
verb phrase
Informal(of a number of persons) to unite in opposition to (a person); combine against.
The bigger boys ganged up on the smaller ones in the schoolyard.
gang
2[gang]
verb (used without object)
to walk or go.
gang
1/ ɡæŋ /
noun
a group of people who associate together or act as an organized body, esp for criminal or illegal purposes
an organized group of workmen
a herd of buffaloes or elks or a pack of wild dogs
a group of shearers who travel to different shearing sheds, shearing, classing, and baling wool
a series of similar tools arranged to work simultaneously in parallel
( as modifier )
a gang saw
verb
to form into, become part of, or act as a gang
(tr) electronics to mount (two or more components, such as variable capacitors) on the same shaft, permitting adjustment by a single control
gang
2/ ɡæŋ /
verb
to go
gang
3/ ɡæŋ /
noun
a variant spelling of gangue
Other 51Թ Forms
- ganged adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gang1
Origin of gang2
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd has accused other politicians of shutting him down over calls for a Wales-wide inquiry into grooming gangs.
While officials are still investigating the possible motive for the killing, local officials are often targeted by criminal gangs for failing to do their bidding.
However, safety and security have proved insurmountable for some when, for example, gangs demand protection fees from teachers.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced on Saturday there would be a full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs covering England and Wales.
Rachel Reeves has insisted ministers "never dismissed the concerns of victims" of grooming gangs, as she defended the decision to launch a national inquiry after months of pressure.
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