Translations for press-gang in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.press gang [Am ˈprɛs ˌɡæŋ, Brit] N HISTORY

to press-gang sb into sth/-ing

to press-gang sb into doing sth

English

All are variously famous for fishwives, press gangs, ships, boats and sailors, and beautiful scenery. en.wikipedia.org

This was unpopular with the locals, who took to attacking the press gangs. en.wikipedia.org

The press gangs would bind recruits hands behind their backs and marching them through the street like criminals. en.wikipedia.org

It brings to life the torment of the press gangs, who would drag men to war during the 1700s. news.bbc.co.uk

The press gangs would drive all before them in the streets. en.wikipedia.org

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