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- sky compass/ˈskaɪ ˌkʌm.pəs/A navigation technique using the position of celestial bodies (sun, stars) to determine direction.nounC2 - Very rare, specialized term.
- sky cover/ˈskaɪ ˌkʌv.ər/The fraction of the sky obscured by clouds when observed from a single location.nounC1/C2
- sky marker/ˈskaɪ ˌmɑː.kər/An object, aircraft, or light that serves as a visible reference point in the sky, used to indicate a specific location, direction, or route.nounVery Low / Specialized
- sky marshal/ˈskaɪ ˌmɑː.ʃəl/A law enforcement officer who travels undercover on commercial flights to protect against acts of terrorism or hijacking.nounLow
- sky pilot/ˈskaɪ ˌpaɪ.lət/A chaplain or religious minister, especially one serving in the military or in remote areas.nounLow
- sky show/ˈskaɪ ʃəʊ/A public display of lights, fireworks, or aerial performances held in the sky, often for entertainment or celebration.nounB2
- sky train/skaɪ treɪn/An elevated railway system for urban public transport, often running on overhead tracks.nounLow to medium (common in contexts with such systems, otherwise infrequent)
- sky wave/ˈskaɪ ˌweɪv/A radio wave that travels upwards, is reflected or refracted by the ionosphere, and returns to Earth, enabling long-distance communication.nounLow
- sky-blue pink/ˌskaɪ bluː ˈpɪŋk/A fictional, non-existent or absurdly unrealistic colour.nounLow
- skyboard/ˈskaɪ.bɔːd/A specialized board used for performing aerial tricks and maneuvers, typically while attached to the feet, in sports like skydiving, snowboarding in the air, or certain types of extreme sports.nounVery Low
- skybox/ˈskaɪ.bɒks/A private, enclosed viewing area high in a stadium or arena, typically offering premium seating, catering, and facilities for corporate or group entertainment.nounC1
- skybridge/ˈskaɪ.brɪdʒ/A physically enclosed or covered bridge connecting two buildings at an elevated level, typically above ground or road level.nounLow-Frequency (Specialized term, not common in everyday conversation)
- skycap/ˈskaɪkap/A porter at an airport who helps passengers with their luggage.nounMedium (common in air travel contexts, infrequent in general conversation)
- skydive/ˈskaɪ.daɪv/To jump from an aircraft and fall freely before opening a parachute.verb-intransitiveC1
- skydiving/ˈskaɪˌdaɪvɪŋ/The sport of jumping from an aircraft and performing acrobatic manoeuvres in free fall before deploying a parachute.nounC1
- skye/skaɪ/The expanse of space that appears like a dome over the earth; the upper atmosphere or heavens.nounA1
- skye terrier/skaɪ ˈtɛr.i.ər/A breed of small, long-haired terrier originating from the Isle of Skye in Scotland.nounLow
- skyf/skaɪf/A South African colloquial term for a cigarette, or to smoke (a cigarette).nounverbRare (outside South Africa)
- skyhome/ˈskaɪ.həʊm/A futuristic or elevated residential dwelling, often imagined as a high-tech apartment or house located in the sky, in tall structures, or in aerial environments.nounVery Low
- skyhook/ˈskaɪ.hʊk/An imaginary or fanciful device for lifting or suspending objects from the sky; a hypothetical point of attachment high above.nounC2
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