Lexic.us

Definition of Shanghai

1. Verb. Take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship. "The men were shanghaied after being drugged"

2. Noun. The largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world.

Definition of Shanghai

1. v. t. To intoxicate and ship (a person) as a sailor while in this condition.

2. n. A large and tall breed of domestic fowl.

Definition of Shanghai

1. Proper noun. A port city in China. ¹

2. Proper noun. A type of long-legged chicken believed to be of Asian origin. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To force or trick (someone) into joining a ship which is lacking a full crew. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To abduct or coerce. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) To commandeer; appropriate; hijack ¹

6. Noun. (dated) A slingshot. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shanghai

1. to kidnap for service aboard a ship [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Shanghai

1. A large and tall breed of domestic fowl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shanghai

shan't shana tova shanachie shanachies shand shandies shandite shandries shandry shandrydan

shandrydans shands shandy shandygaff shandygaffs shanghai shanghaied shanghaier shanghaiers shanghaiing

shanghais shank shank's mare shank's pony shank-nag shank-weary shank bone shanked shanker shankers

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