shakedown

Extortion of money, as by blackmail.

A thorough search of a place or person.

A test or period of appraisal followed by adjustments to improve efficiency or functioning.

Serving as a test of a new product or model, especially of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft.

A temporary bed made by shaking down or spreading hay, rushes, or the like, or also quilts or a mattress, with coverings, on the floor, on a table, etc.

A temporary substitute for a bed, as one made on the floor or on chairs; — perhaps originally from the shaking down of straw for this purpose.

Extortion, especially through blackmail

A thorough search; a frisk

A trial or test period, especially of a ship or aircraft

An improvised bed.