abductor

• Nom désignant une personne qui emmène quelqu'un de force ou par ruse de manière illégale, ou un muscle qui écarte un membre de l'axe médian du corps.

A noun referring to a person who takes someone away illegally by force or deception, or a muscle that moves a limb away from the body's midline.

1. KidnapperB2formal

   A person who takes someone away illegally by force or deception.

   ravisseur

   • The police are searching for the abductor of the missing child.
   • The abductor demanded a ransom for the victim's release.
   • Witnesses described the abductor as a tall man in a dark coat.

   Synonymeskidnappersnatcher

2. Anatomical muscleC1formalmedical

   A muscle that moves a body part away from the midline of the body.

   Muscle abducteur

   • The hip abductor muscles help lift the leg to the side.
   • Strengthening the abductors can improve stability.
   • The doctor examined the abductor muscle in her shoulder.

   Antonymesadductor