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highwayman

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

Translations

highwaymannoun

highwaymen

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

разбойник

The highwayman stopped the carriage and demanded money.

Разбойник остановил карету и потребовал деньги.

Additional translations

трактирщик

дорожный грабитель

Synonyms

highwaymanadjective

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

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

Synonyms

highwaymennoun

highwayman

highwaymen

/ˈhaɪweɪmən/

разбойники

The highwaymen were known for robbing travelers on the road.

Разбойники были известны тем, что грабили путешественников на дороге.

Additional translations

разбойники на дорогах

дорожные грабители

Synonyms

Definitions

highwaymannoun

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.

highwaymanadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a highwayman.

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

highwaymennoun

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.