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highwayman

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

highwaymansubstantiv

highwaymen

Pl.

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

Übersetzungen

разбойник

The highwayman stopped the carriage and demanded money.

Разбойник остановил карету и потребовал деньги.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

трактирщик

дорожный грабитель

Definitionen

A man, typically on horseback, who held up travelers at gunpoint in order to rob them, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The highwayman was notorious for his daring robberies along the country roads.

Any robber who stops travellers on a public road to steal from them (often used figuratively).

Many considered the corrupt official to be a modern-day highwayman.

Synonyme

highwaymanadjektiv

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

Attributive use of the noun (‘highwayman coat’, ‘highwayman story’).

Definitionen

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a highwayman.

He wore a highwayman cloak and hat for the historical reenactment.

Synonyme

highwaymensubstantiv

highwayman

highwaymen

Pl.

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

Übersetzungen

разбойники

The highwaymen were known for robbing travelers on the road.

Разбойники были известны тем, что грабили путешественников на дороге.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

разбойники на дорогах

дорожные грабители

Definitionen

A robber who stole from travelers on public roads, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The highwaymen were notorious for their daring heists on the country roads.

Synonyme