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contraband

/ˈkɒn.trə.bænd/

/ˈkɑːn.trə.bænd/

contrabandnoun

contrabands

Translations

контрабанда

The police seized a large amount of contraband at the border.

Полиция изъяла большое количество контрабанды на границе.

Definitions

Goods that have been imported or exported illegally.

The customs officers seized a large shipment of contraband at the border.

Prohibited or restricted items that are smuggled into or out of a country.

The police found contraband hidden in the trunk of the car during the inspection.

(US, historical) An enslaved person who escaped to or was brought within Union lines during the American Civil War and was considered "contraband of war".

During the Civil War, many contraband sought refuge in camps set up by the Union Army.

Synonyms

smuggled goods

illegal goods

bootleg

black market items

prohibited items

contrabandadjective

more contraband

Comp.

most contraband

Super.

/ˈkɒn.trə.bænd/

/ˈkɑːn.trə.bænd/

Translations

контрабандный

The police seized a shipment of contraband goods.

Полиция изъяла партию контрабандных товаров.

Additional translations

нелегальный

запрещённый

Definitions

Illegally imported or exported; prohibited by law.

The smugglers were arrested for carrying contraband cigarettes.