skyjack

/ˈskaɪd͡ʒæk/

Etymology

Blend of sky + hijack.

verb

  1. To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers and/or crew members.

noun

  1. Synonym of scissor lift.“Concrete was placed continuously, with an observer in a skyjack above the column communicating with the pump operator to avoid overfilling[...]”