skyjack
verb [T] /ˈskaɪ.dʒæk/Definition
› to take control of a flying aircraft by force, usually in order to make political demands → See also hijack verbTerrorism and political crime skyjacker /-ər/
/-ɚ/ noun [C] Miscellaneous criminals skyjacking /-ɪŋ/ noun [C or U] › The number of skyjackings has risen alarmingly this year. Skyjacking has become a major problem for the airlines.Terrorism and political crime
/-ɚ/ noun [C] Miscellaneous criminals skyjacking /-ɪŋ/ noun [C or U] › The number of skyjackings has risen alarmingly this year. Skyjacking has become a major problem for the airlines.Terrorism and political crime(Definition of skyjack verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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