skyjacking

[ skahy-jak-ing ]
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noun
  1. an act or instance of hijacking an aircraft.

Origin of skyjacking

1
First recorded in 1965–70; skyjack + -ing1

Other words from skyjacking

  • an·ti·sky·jack·ing, adjective

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