skyjacker
Pronunciation: [skaɪˌdʒækər]
Word
Context: "crime"
(noun) a person who illegally takes control of an airplane, usually to demand money or other things. When someone becomes a skyjacker, they often threaten the passengers and crew to get what they want.
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The skyjacker was arrested after the plane landed safely.
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The airline did not have to deal with any skyjackers during the flight.
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What do authorities do when a skyjacker tries to take over an airplane?
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