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Shanghaiing

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Translation of "shanghaiing" into Russian

shanghaiing
Noun
raiting
shanghaiing
The shanghaiing of sailors was a common practice in the 19th century.
Вербовка моряков была обычной практикой в 19 веке.
Additional translations
принудительное вербование

Definitions

shanghaiing
Noun
raiting
The act of coercing or tricking someone into a place or position, especially onto a ship, by force or deception.
The crew was accused of shanghaiing sailors to fill their ranks for the long voyage.

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