Definition of
abductor has definitions from the fields of anatomy,zoology,law,criminal law
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[ noun ] (law,criminal law) someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

Synonyms

kidnapper snatcher kidnaper

Related terms

criminal captor crimp shanghaier kidnap

2
[ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a muscle that draws a part away from the median line

Synonyms

abductor_muscle

Related terms

skeletal_muscle musculus_abductor_hallucis musculus_abductor_digiti_minimi_manus musculus_abductor_pollicis musculus_abductor_digiti_minimi_pedis abduct

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

AH0 B D AH1 K T ER0
AE0 B D AH1 K T ER0

Similar Spelling

abduct abducted abducent abduction abducting abduce abducens abdicator

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