gang | ||
1. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) an association of criminals | |
Synonyms: | ring mob pack | |
Examples: | "police tried to break up the gang" "a pack of thieves" |
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Related terms: | association nest youth_gang organized_crime gangster | |
2. | [ noun ] an informal body of friends | |
Synonyms: | bunch crowd crew | |
Examples: | "he still hangs out with the same crowd" |
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Related terms: | gathering | |
3. | [ noun ] (work) an organized group of workmen | |
Synonyms: | crew work_party | |
Related terms: | unit detail chain_gang ground_crew stage_crew section_gang road_gang work_force crewman | |
4. | [ verb ] act as a gang | |
Synonyms: | gang_up | |
Related terms: | group | |
5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 26570 | |
6. | [ noun ] tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together | |
Related terms: | tool | |
Similar spelling: |
Gangi gangway gangsaw Gains Gaunce Gamage Gaines gayness gainsay Giang Ganz Gans Gammage |