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   gang

   /ɡaŋ/

   noun

   • 1. an organized group of criminals: "a gang of bank robbers"
   • ▪ a group of young people involved in petty crime or violence: "three men were attacked by a gang of youths"
   • ▪ a group of people, especially young people, who regularly associate together. informal Similar bandgroupcrowdpackhordethrongmobherdswarmmultitudemassbodytroopdroveclustercompanygatheringassemblageassemblyinformal:possebunchgaggleloadcirclesocial circlesocial setgroup of friendscliquein-crowdcoterielotringclanclubleaguefactioncabalfraternitysororitybrotherhoodsisterhoodinformal:crewpossesquadrare:sodalityconfraternity
   • ▪ an organized group of people doing manual work: "a government road gang" Similar squadteamtroopshiftdetachmentpossetroupeworking party
   • 2. a set of switches, sockets, or other electrical or mechanical devices grouped together: "the machine had a gang of cutter chains on a swivelling head"

   verb

   • 1. (of a number of people) form a group or gang: "three banks ganged together to form a ‘virtual bank’"
   • ▪ join together in order to intimidate or oppose someone: "they ganged up on me and nicked my pocket money"
   • 2. arrange (electrical devices or machines) together to work in coordination: "adjacent faders can be ganged for common manipulation"

   Word Origin Old English, from Old Norse gangr, ganga ‘gait, course, going’, of Germanic origin; related to gang2. The original meaning was ‘going, a journey’, later in Middle English ‘a way’, also ‘set of things or people which go together’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGANG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A gang is a group of people who spend time together, often fighting or behaving badly. Learn more about the different types of gangs, their pronunciation and translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     GANG meaning: 1. a group of young people, especially young...

   • Gang: Danish Translation

     gang - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Gang: French Translation

     GANG translate: bande [feminine], gang [masculine], se...

   • Anti-Gang

     ANTI-GANG definition: 1. intended to prevent or reduce the...

   • Gang: German Translation

     GANG translate: die Truppe, die Bande. Learn more in the...

   • Gang: Thai Translation

     GANG translate: กลุ่ม, กลุ่มโจร. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Gang Spanish Translation

     GANG translate: pandilla, banda, pandilla, pandilla...

   • Gang: Portuguese Translation

     GANG translate: quadrilha, bando, gangue, turma, gangue...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gangGang Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Feb 3, 2013 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gang, from a group of persons working together to a group of friends. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for gang.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GangGang - Wikipedia

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   A gang is a group of associates who identify with or claim control over territory and engage in illegal or violent behavior. Learn about the etymology, history, types and examples of gangs, such as Mafia, narco, street, law enforcement and biker gangs.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gangGANG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gang, from a group of people who associate together for social or criminal purposes to a set of tools or components. See examples, synonyms, and related terms for gang.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGANG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gang in British and American English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related terms for gang.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › gang-crimeGang | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 23, 2024 · A gang is a group of persons, usually youths, who share a common identity and who generally engage in criminal behaviour. Learn about the history, types, and effects of gangs in different countries and cultures.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gangGang - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A gang is an association or group of criminals. Often, members of one gang will fight violently with another gang.