"A-gang" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-A-gang.ogg Forms: A-gangs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} A-gang (plural A-gangs)
  1. (US, naval slang) Auxiliary division onboard a ship or submarine. Responsible for sanitary, heating/AC, emergency diesels, hydraulics, high pressure air, low pressure air, oxygen generating equipment, potable water, hatch maintenance, and assorted systems. Tags: US, slang

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