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HIGHJACKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Highjacks.

Highjacks - as a noun

An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.

An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process.

An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions.

Preflop, the position two before the dealer.

Highjacks - as a verb

To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).

To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one.

To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie.

To change software settings without a user's knowledge so as to force that user to visit a certain web site (to hijack a browser).

To introduce an amendment deleting the contents of a bill and inserting entirely new provisions.

Example Sentences

"The group of armed men highjacks the plane to demand a ransom."
"The kidnapper highjacks the car with the child still inside."
"The terrorist highjacks the plane and demands a ransom."
"The armed thief highjacks the armored truck."
"She highjacks her friend's phone to make a prank call."
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Word Game Points

Is HIGHJACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, highjacks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HIGHJACKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 29.

Is HIGHJACKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, highjacks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HIGHJACKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.

Is HIGHJACKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, highjacks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HIGHJACKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 33.

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