skyjack
verb (used with object)
to hijack (an airliner), especially in order to hold the passengers and plane for ransom or for political reasons.
skyjacker
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a word derived from
skyjack.
Example Sentences
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A few years later, Carl Laurin identified the skyjacker as a Michigan man named Walt Reca.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2022
Expedition Unknown Host Josh Gates investigates the curious case of skyjacker D.B.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2017
It came after a recent round of forensic testing on a different suspect — a man who is no longer alive — failed to show a conclusive link to the skyjacker.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 27, 2016
In the run-up to his book’s publication on June 18, Koerner has been writing a daily series of skyjacker profiles. is running the final dozen of these “Skyjacker of the Day” entries.
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2013
For those who suddenly find themselves the victims of air piracy Hubbard recommends treating the skyjacker like a frightened animal.
From Time Magazine Archive
