carjacking

/ˌkɑrˈdʒækɪŋ/
/ˈkɑdʒækɪŋ/
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Other forms: carjackings

Definitions of carjacking
  1. noun
    the violent theft of an occupied car
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    type of:
    highjack, hijack
    seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
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