Blockaderunning

/blɑˈkeɪd ˌrʌnɪŋ/ noun

The act of sneaking through a blockade, usually with ships carrying supplies to reach a sealed-off location.

Compound of 'blockade' and 'running' (present participle of 'run'). This term gained prominence during the American Civil War when Confederate ships risked blockade-running.

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