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Definition of gunrunning

gunrunning

/ˈɡʌnˌrʌn.ɪŋ/
gun · run · ning
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• noun

1

The crime or business of illegally transporting, importing, or smuggling firearms and ammunition into or out of a country or region.

Example

"International customs agencies cooperated to shut down an extensive gunrunning network operating across the border."

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• Nearby Words

gunpoint
gunpowder
gunrunner
gunrunning
gunship
gunshot
gunsight

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunrunning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunrunning
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