1. n. & v.
--n.
1. a a band of persons acting or going about together, esp. for criminal purposes. b colloq. such a band pursuing a purpose causing disapproval.
2 a set of workers, slaves, or prisoners.
3 a set of tools arranged to work simultaneously.
--v.tr. arrange (tools etc.) to work in coordination.
Phrases and idioms:
gang-bang sl. an occasion on which several men successively have sexual intercourse with one woman. gang up colloq.
1. (often foll. by with) act in concert.
2 (foll. by on) combine against.
Etymology: orig. going, journey, f. ON gangr, ganga GOING, corresp. to OE gang 2. v.intr. Sc. go.
Phrases and idioms:
gang agley (of a plan etc.) go wrong.
Etymology: OE gangan: cf. GANG(1)