shanghai
to enroll or obtain (a sailor) for the crew of a ship by unscrupulous means, as by force or the use of liquor or drugs.
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Pinyin, Wade-Giles. a seaport and municipality in E China, near the mouth of the Chang Jiang.
a type of long-legged chicken believed to be of Asian origin.
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British Dictionary definitions for shanghai (1 of 2)
/ (ˈʃæŋhaɪ, ʃæŋˈhaɪ) slang /
to kidnap (a man or seaman) for enforced service at sea, esp on a merchant ship
to force or trick (someone) into doing something, going somewhere, etc
Australian and NZ to shoot with a catapult
Australian and NZ a catapult
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1British Dictionary definitions for Shanghai (2 of 2)
/ (ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ) /
a port in E China, capital of Shanghai municipality (traditionally in SE Jiangsu) near the estuary of the Yangtze: the largest city in China and one of the largest ports in the world; a major cultural and industrial centre, with many universities. Pop: 12 665 000 (2005 est)
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Cultural definitions for Shanghai
Largest city in China, located in the eastern part of the country on the Pacific Ocean.
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