English dictionary

Shanghai

/'/S//&//N/h/aI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world

noun.location

Source: WordNet 3.0
A large and tall breed of domestic fowl.

noun

Source: webster1913

take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship

verb.contact

Examples
The men were shanghaied after being drugged.

Synonyms impress

Source: WordNet 3.0
To intoxicate and ship (a person) as a sailor while in this condition.

verb

Source: webster1913