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Definition of ShakeDowns

Shakedown
Shakedown Shake"down`, 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. --Sir W. Scott.

Meaning of ShakeDowns from wikipedia

- 1977 to investigate widespread allegations of official corruption and shakedowns visited on small businesses by city officials. The journalists used hidden...
- at a race meeting. For example, on May 3, 2006, Luca Badoer performed shakedowns on all three of Ferrari's Formula One cars at the Fiorano Circuit, in...
- who presently works for billionaire Howard Hughes and runs small-time shakedowns; Kemper Boyd, an FBI agent who covets wealth and power; and Ward Littell...
- South - Going South 2004: Nibble the Giblet - Nitwitz 2004: The ShakeDowns - The ShakeDowns 2004: Erected Lady Man - The Grannies 2004: Les **** on Heels...
- childhood friend Frankie Marino to gather an experienced crew specializing in shakedowns and jewelry burglaries. Nicky's criminal activities in Las Vegas start...
- service make him more deserving. As the crew runs a series of successful shakedowns and hijackings in the city, Pistone exploits his position as an ****ociate...
- parole in 1978. Franzese Jr. was never a made man but he did perform shakedowns which were made possible by his father's re****tion and direct encouragement...
- enterprises, including floating dice and high-stakes card games, extortion shakedowns and a numbers game. He maintained his headquarters at "The Dormitory"...
- continues working with Arceneaux who is careful not to show any of his shakedowns on camera. Edgar finds paperwork showing Tony Allen changed his name and...
- case of a surprise attack from behind. Instead of takedowns, it used shakedowns to unbalance the opponent without actually dropping him down, while oneself...