abductor

/æbˈdʌktər/
noun
  1. A person who takes someone away by force or against their will.
    • Witnesses described the abductor as a tall man wearing a dark coat.
    • The abductor was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
    • The police are searching for the abductor of the missing girl.
  2. A muscle that moves a body part away from the center of the body or from another body part.
    • The physical therapist showed me exercises for my shoulder abductors.
    • The hip abductor helps you lift your leg to the side.
    • Strengthening your abductor muscles can improve your balance.