abductor (n.)

  1. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

    [ Syn: kidnapper , kidnapper , kidnaper , kidnaper , snatcher , snatcher ]

  2. a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line

    [ Syn: abductor muscle ]

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