Meaning of the word smuggling in English

What does smuggling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smuggling

US /ˈsmʌɡ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈsmʌɡ.lɪŋ/
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Noun

the illegal movement of goods into or out of a country

Example:
The police cracked down on drug smuggling across the border.
Customs officials uncovered a large-scale arms smuggling operation.
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