noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of scissor lift.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: scissor lift
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
skyjack
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/ˈskaɪd͡ʒæk/
verb
Meaning 2
To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers and/or crew members.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
subject an aircraft to air piracy
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the plane was skyjacked to Uzbekistan
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: commandeer, hijack, highjack, pirate
History
Etymology
From the brand name Skyjack, from sky + jack.
Blend of sky + hijack.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: отвличам самолет (otvličam samolet) — Translations
- French: détourner un avion — Translations
- Hungarian: repülőgépeltérítés — Translations