blockade-runner

[ blo-keyd-ruhn-er ]

noun

1. a ship or person that passes through a blockade.

Other Words From

• block·ade-running noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blockade-runner¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Like the blockade runner, closely pursued by the man of war, he threw overboard all the cargo that could impede his speed.

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Well, no; not exactly; but this steamer is nothing but a blockade runner, and such craft don't take prisoners.

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It was just the night for a blockade runner, and the captain believed that an attempt would be made to get out at this time.

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Beyond an occasional chase, generally useless, after a fleet blockade-runner, the sailors had absolutely no employment.

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But the blockade-runner can't stand being used for target-practice long.

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