highwayman

[US]/'haɪweɪmən/
[UK]/'haɪ'wemən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a robber who robs travelers on the road, especially on horseback and armed

Example Sentences

It is said that at one time a highwayman lived in the house.

The highwayman forced each of the travelers to kick over 20 pounds.

The highwayman robbed travelers on the road.

The highwayman wore a mask to conceal his identity.

The highwayman demanded money from the carriage driver.

The highwayman brandished a pistol to intimidate his victims.

The highwayman galloped away on his horse after the robbery.

The highwayman was eventually caught by the authorities.

The highwayman's hideout was discovered in the forest.

The highwayman's loot was recovered and returned to the victims.

The highwayman's reign of terror came to an end.

The legend of the highwayman lives on in local folklore.

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