skyhook

/ˈskaɪˌhʊk/ · noun

Meaning

An hook imagined to be suspended in midair.
An overhead winch.
A helicopter that lifts and transports heavy objects suspended by a heavy cable.
A CB radio antenna.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

boathook(English)bid hook(English)mousing hook(English)bidhook(English)can hook(English)eye hook(English)hook(English)grapplehook(English)autogyro(English)tether(English)skydiving(English)damping(English)

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