noun
smuggling
noun
1
The act of illegally moving goods or people across a border or past authorities.
"Customs officers uncovered a smuggling operation at the port."
How to Use Smuggling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe crime or practice of sneaking things past border controls or laws.
Common pairings
drug smuggling
a smuggling ring
human smuggling
Word Forms
smugglings plural
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Customs officers uncovered a _____ operation at the port.