hijacker

Noun
  1. A holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it (synset 110195138)
    is a type of: holdup man, stickup man - an armed thief
    subtypes: footpad, padder - a highwayman who robs on foot
    specific instances: dick turpin, turpin - English highwayman (1706-1739)
    same as: highjacker, highwayman, road agent
  2. Someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination (synset 110195356)
    referred to in: aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
    is a type of: criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
    same as: highjacker

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