Word: HIGHJACKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of HIGHJACKING
- 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.
- The act of one who hijacks; the seizure of vehicles.
- The instance of such an act; the seizure of a vehicle.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "highjacking" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "highjacking", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "J", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 32 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 32 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 36 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIGHJACKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in HIGHJACKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HIGHJACKING:
- # the highjacking effect
- # master of highjacking
- # playing with highjacking
- # in terms of highjacking
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