Skyjack
//ˈskaɪd͡ʒæk// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of scissor lift.
"Concrete was placed continuously, with an observer in a skyjack above the column communicating with the pump operator to avoid overfilling[...]"
Verb
- 1 To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers and/or crew members.
- 2 subject an aircraft to air piracy wordnet
Example
More examples"Concrete was placed continuously, with an observer in a skyjack above the column communicating with the pump operator to avoid overfilling[...]"
Etymology
Etymology 1
Blend of sky + hijack.
Etymology 2
From the brand name Skyjack, from sky + jack.
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