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seajack

American  
[see-jak] / ˈsiˌdʒæk /

noun

  1. the hijacking of a ship, especially one that occurs while the vessel is under way.

verb (used with object)

  1. to hijack (a ship) while at sea.

Other Word Forms

  • seajacker noun

Etymology

Origin of seajack

sea + (hi)jack

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