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gang

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kwɐˈdɾiʎɐ/qua·dri·lha

Definitions

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1

An organized group of criminals.

Usage examples

“The police arrested the leader of a drug-smuggling gang.”
“A gang was responsible for the series of burglaries.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

criminal ganggang of thievesorganized gang
2

A historical square dance for four couples, or music for such a dance.

Usage examples

“They performed a lively quadrille at the ball.”
“The band played a traditional quadrille.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

dance a quadrillequadrille music