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Skyjack

//ˈskaɪd͡ʒæk// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 1
    To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers and/or crew members.
  2. 2
    subject an aircraft to air piracy wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of sky + hijack.

Etymology 2

From the brand name Skyjack, from sky + jack.

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