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gang stalking
nounLow
/ɡæŋ ˈstɔːkɪŋ/A conspiracy theory claiming an individual is being harassed, followed, and psychologically tormented by a coordinated group of strangers or authorities.
gang switch
nounC1/C2 (Specialised)
/ˈɡæŋ ˌswɪtʃ/A single switch or control unit that operates or manages multiple electrical circuits, devices, or functions simultaneously.
gang-banger
nounLow
/ˈɡæŋ ˌbæŋ.ər/A member of a street gang, especially one who engages in violent or criminal activities.
gang-gang
nounLow
/ˈɡæŋ ˌɡæŋ/A small grey cockatoo native to southeastern Australia, known for its distinctive creaking call.
gang-up
nounverbmedium
/ˈɡæŋ ʌp/To form a group with others to oppose, attack, or bully someone, often unfairly.
ganga jal
nounVery Low (specialized/religious context)
/ˌɡʌŋɡə ˈdʒɑːl/Holy water from the Ganges River, considered sacred in Hinduism.
gangbang
nounverbverb-intransitive+1Low (highly restricted usage)
/ˈɡæŋbaŋ/A sexual act involving multiple participants sequentially or simultaneously with one person.
gangbanger
nounMedium-High
/ˈɡæŋˌbæŋ.ər/A member of a street gang, particularly one involved in violent or criminal activity.
gangboard
nounLow
/ˈɡæŋbɔːd/A movable plank or ramp used as a temporary walkway between a ship and the shore or between two vessels.
gangbuster
adjectivenounC2
/ˈɡæŋˌbʌstə/Someone who combats or investigates organized criminal gangs, especially a police officer.
ganger
nounLow
/ˈɡaŋə/A foreman or supervisor of a gang of labourers, especially in construction, mining, or railway work.
ganges
nounMedium
/ˈɡændʒiːz/A major river in northern India and Bangladesh, considered sacred in Hinduism.
gangland
nounC1
/ˈɡaŋland/The criminal underworld of organized gangs, characterized by their illegal activities, violent conflicts, and territorial control.
gangle
verb-intransitiveVery low
/ˈɡæŋɡ(ə)l/To move or walk in a clumsy, unsteady, or ungainly manner, typically because of long, thin limbs or an awkward build.
ganglion
nounC2
/ˈɡaŋɡlɪən/A cluster of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.
ganglionectomy
nounVery Low
/ˌɡæŋɡlɪəˈnɛktəmi/The surgical removal of a ganglion.
ganglioside
nounVery Low (Specialist/Scientific)
/ˈɡaŋɡlɪə(ʊ)ˌsaɪd/A complex molecule found in nerve cell membranes, essential for cellular communication.
gangnail
nounTechnical/Very Low
/ˈɡæŋ.neɪl/A proprietary metal connector plate, typically with many projecting teeth or nails, used to join multiple pieces of timber (especially in roof trusses or timber frames) at a joint, transferring loads efficiently.
gangplank
nounC1
/ˈɡæŋplæŋk/A movable plank used as a bridge to board or disembark from a ship.
gangpunch
verb-transitiveRare
/ˈɡæŋpʌntʃ/To strike multiple people simultaneously with a single punch, typically involving a group attacking an individual.

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