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- pronunciation:
- smuh
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
smuggles, smuggling, smuggled |
| definition 1: |
to import or export illegally, esp. without paying taxes or duties.
They were smuggling fine art into the country.- similar words:
- run
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| definition 2: |
to bring in or take out in secret.
She was caught smuggling cigarettes into her room. |
| related words: |
sneak |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to engage in the illegal trafficking of goods.
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| derivation: |
smuggler (n.) |
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