blockade-runner


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block·ade-run·ner

(blŏ-kād′rŭn′ər)
n.
One that penetrates or evades a blockade.
block·ade′-run′ning n.

blockade′-run`ner



n.
a ship or person that passes through a blockade.
[1860–65]
block•ade′-run`ning, n.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.blockade-runner - a ship that runs through or around a naval blockadeblockade-runner - a ship that runs through or around a naval blockade
ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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