English noun: highjacker |
1. | highjacker (person) someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination |
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| Synonyms | hijacker |
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| Broader (hypernym) | criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw |
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| Domain category | aeroplane, airplane, plane |
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2. | highjacker (person) a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it |
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| Synonyms | highwayman, hijacker, road agent |
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| Broader (hypernym) | holdup man, stickup man |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | footpad, padder |
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| Instance hyponym | Dick Turpin, Turpin |
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