holdup man

/ˌhoʊlˈdʌp mæn/
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Definitions of holdup man
  1. noun
    an armed thief
    synonyms: stickup man
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    types:
    highjacker, highwayman, hijacker, road agent
    a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
    footpad, padder
    a highwayman who robs on foot
    type of:
    stealer, thief
    a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
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