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shanghai

/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/
noun
  1. A tall dandy.

verb
  1. To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship as part of the crew.

  2. To abduct or coerce.

  3. To trick (a person) into entering a jurisdiction where they can lawfully be arrested.

Synonymspress-gang

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