skyjacking

[ skahy-jak-ing ]
/ ˈskaɪˌdʒæk ɪŋ /
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noun

an act or instance of hijacking an aircraft.

Origin of skyjacking

First recorded in 1965–70; skyjack + -ing1

OTHER WORDS FROM skyjacking

an·ti·sky·jack·ing, adjective

Words nearby skyjacking

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Definition for skyjacking (2 of 2)

skyjack
[ skahy-jak ]
/ ˈskaɪˌdʒæk /

verb (used with object)

to hijack (an airliner), especially in order to hold the passengers and plane for ransom or for political reasons.

Origin of skyjack

First recorded in 1965–70; sky + (hi)jack

OTHER WORDS FROM skyjack

sky·jack·er, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH skyjack

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Words related to skyjacking

capture, hijack, snatch, steal, seize, commandeer, kidnap, carjack, lure, coax, seduce, decoy, shanghai, impress, remove, inveigh, entice, waylay, grab, pirate

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British Dictionary definitions for skyjacking

skyjack
/ (ˈskaɪˌdʒæk) /

verb

(tr) to commandeer (an aircraft), usually at gunpoint during flight, forcing the pilot to fly somewhere other than to the scheduled destination

Derived forms of skyjack

skyjacker, noun

Word Origin for skyjack

C20: from sky + hijack