stowaway
noun
Pronunciation: ˈstoʊəweɪ
Definition
A person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to travel without paying or being detected.
Examples
The stowaway was discovered during a routine inspection of the vessel's lower deck.
Security officials detained the stowaway shortly after the plane landed at the international airport.
Many stowaways risk their lives by hiding in dangerous areas like wheel wells or shipping containers.
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