moonshiner

UK
/ˈmuːnˌʃaɪ.nə/
US
/ˈmunˌʃaɪ.nɚ/

Translations

moonshineradjective
UK
/ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnə/
US
/ˈmunˌʃaɪnɚ/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of moonshiners’.
moonshinernoun
moonshiners
pl
UK
/ˈmuːnˌʃaɪ.nə/
US
/ˈmunˌʃaɪ.nɚ/
The moonshiner was caught by the police while making illegal alcohol.
Самогонщик был пойман полицией во время изготовления нелегального алкоголя.
Additional translations
подпольный производитель спиртного
нелегальный винокур
Synonyms
illicit distiller
spirit maker

Definitions

moonshineradjective
Relating to or characteristic of moonshiners or their illicit activities.
The agents uncovered a moonshiner operation hidden in the backwoods.
moonshinernoun
A person who illegally distills or smuggles liquor, especially in rural areas.
The moonshiner was known for his secretive operations deep in the woods.