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gunrunning

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gun·run·ner  (gnrnr)
n.
One that smuggles firearms and ammunition.
gunrunning n.
gunrunning
Noun
the practice of smuggling guns and ammunition into a country
gunrunner n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.gunrunning - the smuggling of guns and ammunition into a country secretly and illegally
smuggling - secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
Translations
gunrunning [ˈgʌnrʌnɪŋ] n → tráfico de armas
gunrunning [ˈgʌnrʌnɪŋ] n → trafic m d'armes
gunrunning [ˈgʌnrʌnɪŋ] gun n → Waffenschmuggel m, Waffenschieberei f
gunrunning [ˈgʌnrʌnɪŋ] n → contrabbando d'armi


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