Übersetzungen für „press-gang“ im Englisch » Deutsch-Wörterbuch

ˈpress-gang VERB trans

to press-gang sb into doing sth

jdn [dazu] zwingen, etw zu tun

we press-ganged Simon into playing football

wir haben Simon regelrecht zum Fußballspielen gezwungen

ˈpress gang SUBST MILIT

press gang hist

Werber pl fachspr veraltet

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to press-gang sb into doing sth

jdn [dazu] zwingen, etw zu tun

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Englisch

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

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

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

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

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Press gang all under 25s causing bother.

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

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