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Definition of Hijacker
1. Noun. A holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it.
Exact synonyms: Highjacker, Highwayman, Road Agent
Specialized synonyms: Footpad, Padder
Generic synonyms: Holdup Man, Stickup Man
Specialized synonyms: Dick Turpin, Turpin
Derivative terms: Highjack, Hijack
Specialized synonyms: Footpad, Padder
Generic synonyms: Holdup Man, Stickup Man
Specialized synonyms: Dick Turpin, Turpin
Derivative terms: Highjack, Hijack
2. Noun. Someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination.
Exact synonyms: Highjacker
Category relationships: Aeroplane, Airplane, Plane
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Highjack, Hijack
Category relationships: Aeroplane, Airplane, Plane
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Highjack, Hijack
Definition of Hijacker
1. one that hijacks [n -S] - See also: hijacks