to steal (cargo) from a truck or other vehicle after forcing it to stop

to hijack a load of whiskey.

to rob (a vehicle) after forcing it to stop

They hijacked the truck before it entered the city.

to seize (a vehicle) by force or threat of force.

to skyjack.

to engage in such stealing or seizing.

an act or instance or hijacking.

verb

carjack , commandeer , kidnap , shanghai , skyjack , steal , take hostage , blackjack , dragoon , force