rumrunner Synonyms
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rumrunner Meaning
Wordnet
rumrunner (n)
someone who illegally smuggles liquor across a border
rumrunner Sentence Examples
- The rumrunner deftly navigated the treacherous waters, evading the clutches of the coast guard.
- Legend has it that the infamous rumrunner Nucky Johnson once owned a fleet of boats that smuggled alcohol during Prohibition.
- The old, abandoned warehouse had once served as a notorious rumrunner's den.
- As the rumrunner approached the shore, a lookout spotted a customs patrol boat and gave the alarm.
- The speakeasy was a haven for rumrunners, who would often ply their illicit trade under cover of darkness.
- The rumrunner's boat was equipped with secret compartments to conceal its contraband.
- The authorities were determined to crack down on rumrunners, raiding their hideouts and confiscating their spirits.
- The rumrunners' activities fueled the rise of organized crime during the Roaring Twenties.
- Despite the risks, rumrunners continued to operate, their profits outweighing their fear of capture.
- The last known rumrunner was said to have retired in a sleepy seaside town, his past life a distant memory.
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someone who illegally smuggles liquor across a border
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The rumrunner deftly navigated the treacherous waters, evading the clutches of the coast guard.
Legend has it that the infamous rumrunner Nucky Johnson once owned a fleet of boats that smuggled alcohol during Prohibition.
The old, abandoned warehouse had once served as a notorious rumrunner's den.
As the rumrunner approached the shore, a lookout spotted a customs patrol boat and gave the alarm.
