third shift
n.— «Companies in China, for example, already have the experience, manufacturing capacity, and technical know-how to produce Cisco’s products. And sometimes they run extra shifts or a “third shift” to produce a surplus of product, which they distribute illegally on the black market.» —“ Working the Third Shift: Tips to avoid Counterfeits when buying and Selling Used Cisco” by Peter Gilberd Townsend Assets Group Jan. 17, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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