gangs

Noun

gang (plural gangs)

1. A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
   • the Gashouse Gang
   1. A group of laborers under one foreman; a squad or workgang.
      • a gang of sailors; a railroad gang; a labor gang or pool.
   2. A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
      • a youth gang; a neighborhood gang; motorcycle gang.
   3. A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.
      • The Winter Hill Gang was quite proficient at murdering rival mobsters in order to take over their rackets.
   4. A group of politicians united in furtherance of a political goal.
      • The Gang of Four was led by Jiang Qing, the fourth wife of Mao Zedong.
   5. (US) A chain gang.

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