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Abductor (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting body parts.

The abductor of the hip is a muscle that draws the thigh bone away from the median line of the body.
The abductor pollicis longus is a muscle in the forearm that draws the thumb away from the median line of the hand.
The action of the abductor muscles in the fingers allows the fingers to move away from the median line of the hand.
Damage to the abductor of the little finger can affect the ability to separate the finger from the others.
The abductor digiti minimi is an intrinsic muscle in the hand that helps to move the little finger away from the median line.

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

Nouns denoting people.

The police were able to track down the abductor and rescue the kidnapped child.
The abductor demanded a ransom from the victim's family in exchange for their safe return.
The authorities launched a massive manhunt for the abductor, who was described as a tall, thin man with a scar on his cheek.
The abductor's motives were unclear, but it was believed that the kidnapping was a crime of opportunity.
The victim managed to escape from the abductor's car and ran to a nearby gas station for help.