blockade-runner

blɑˈkeɪd ˈrʌnər
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Translation of blockade-runner from English into German

Noun

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naval

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ship that bypasses a naval blockade
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Blockadebrecher mBlockadeschiff n
  • The blockade-runner slipped past the enemy fleet at night.Der Blockadebrecher schlich sich nachts an der feindlichen Flotte vorbei.
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smuggler

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person who evades a blockade to deliver goods
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Blockadebrecher mSchmuggler m
  • The blockade-runner was celebrated for his daring missions.Der Blockadebrecher wurde für seine waghalsigen Missionen gefeiert.
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  • blockade-runner: ship that bypasses a naval blockade
    (naval) Blockadebrecher

Synonyms and analogies of blockade-runner in English

Examples of blockade-runner in a sentence

  • During the war, the blockade-runner was crucial for supplies.
  • The blockade-runner slipped past the naval patrols.
  • During the war, a blockade-runner supplied essential goods.

Translations of "blockade-runner" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Blockadebrechern.

Even in the face of danger, the blockade-runner remained determined to succeed.

Selbst in der Gefahr blieb der Blockadebrecher entschlossen, erfolgreich zu sein.

Local legends often tell tales of the infamous blockade-runner from that era.

Lokale Legenden erzählen oft Geschichten über den berüchtigten Blockadebrecher aus jener Zeit.

A skilled blockade-runner was essential for bringing supplies to the besieged city.

Ein erfahrener Blockadebrecher war entscheidend, um die belagerte Stadt mit Nachschub zu versorgen.

As night fell, the blockade-runner prepared to embark on its dangerous voyage.

Als die Nacht hereinbrach, bereitete sich der Blockadebrecher auf seine gefährliche Reise vor.

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blockade-runner: Examples and translations in context

She admired the bravery of the blockade-runner, risking it all for their cause.

Sie bewunderte den Mut des Blockadebrechers, der alles für ihre Sache riskierte.

Fear and excitement gripped the crew of the blockade-runner before they set sail.

Angst und Aufregung erfassten die Besatzung des Blockadebrechers, bevor sie in See stachen.

The blockade-runner carried crucial medical supplies that were urgently needed by the troops.

Der Blockadebrecher transportierte wichtige medizinische Vorräte, die dringend von den Truppen benötigt wurden.

The blockade-runner narrowly escaped capture by zigzagging through the patrols.

Der Blockadebrecher entkam nur knapp der Gefangennahme, indem er Zickzack durch die Patrouillen fuhr.

The blockade-runner's returns were celebrated by those waiting for news and supplies.

Die Rückkehr des Blockadebrechers wurde von denen gefeiert, die auf Nachrichten und Nachschub warteten.

Reports indicated a blockade-runner was spotted trying to evade capture at dawn.

Berichten zufolge wurde bei Tagesanbruch ein Blockadebrecher gesichtet, der versuchte, der Gefangennahme zu entgehen.

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