Holdup-man
noun
1.
a person who commits an armed robbery.
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[hohld] /hoʊld/ verb (used with object), held; held or (Archaic) holden; holding. 1. to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child’s hand in his. 2. to set aside; reserve or retain: to hold merchandise until called for; to hold a reservation. […]
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