noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The smuggling of arms and ammunition. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the smuggling of guns and ammunition into a country secretly and illegally wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

contraband

Etymology

From gun + running.

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