Associations to the word «Skyjack»

Noun

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Wiktionary

SKYJACK, verb. To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers.
SKYJACK, noun. A platform that can be raised using a hydraulic scissor lift.

Dictionary definition

SKYJACK, verb. Subject an aircraft to air piracy; "the plane was skyjacked to Uzbekistan".

Wise words

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