smuggle

[smuhg-uh l] /ˈsmʌg əl/
verb (used with object), smuggled, smuggling.
1.
to import or export (goods) secretly, in violation of the law, especially without payment of legal duty.
2.
to bring, take, put, etc., surreptitiously:
She smuggled the gun into the jail inside a cake.
verb (used without object), smuggled, smuggling.
3.
to import, export, or convey goods surreptitiously or in violation of the law.
Origin
1680-90; < Low German smuggeln; cognate with German schmuggeln
Related forms
smuggler, noun
antismuggling, adjective
unsmuggled, adjective
Examples from the web for smuggling
  • They want the tech, but in reality they would likely stoop to terrorism by smuggling a nuke though a porous border or coastline.
  • The ongoing conflict means that rampant looting of sites and smuggling of artifacts continue virtually unchecked.
  • Evidence shows that smuggling has decreased through better law enforcement and by curbing the tobacco industry's own activities.
  • It stands accused of supporting cigarette smuggling.
  • Illegal migration, arms trafficking and drug smuggling are a problem everywhere.
  • Unlike legitimate dealers, they run smuggling networks and take metals across borders to sell them.
  • Prosecutors blamed a clash between federal and state law on arms smuggling.
  • Some rebels occupy border zones and profit from smuggling everyday goods that are subject to high tariffs.
  • The varied terrain provides a haven for drug smuggling and makes it rather difficult to travel freely from village to village.
  • Some are even taught to detect currency, which can tip authorities off to smuggling activity.
British Dictionary definitions for smuggling

smuggle

/ˈsmʌɡəl/
verb
1.
to import or export (prohibited or dutiable goods) secretly
2.
(transitive; often foll by into or out of) to bring or take secretly, as against the law or rules
3.
(transitive) foll by away. to conceal; hide
Derived Forms
smuggler, noun
smuggling, noun
Word Origin
C17: from Low German smukkelen and Dutch smokkelen, perhaps from Old English smūgen to creep; related to Old Norse smjūga
Word Origin and History for smuggling

smuggle

v.

"import or export secretly and contrary to law," 1680s, of Low German or Dutch origin (see smuggler). Related: Smuggled; smuggling.