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- skyjack/ˈskaɪdʒæk/To hijack an aircraft.verbverb-transitiveC2
- skyjacking/ˈskaɪˌdʒæk.ɪŋ/The illegal seizure of an aircraft while it is in flight, typically by force or threat.nounC2
- skylab/ˈskaɪlæb/The first U.S. space station, launched by NASA in 1973.nounVery Low
- skylark/ˈskaɪ.lɑːk/A small, brown bird known for its beautiful song and its characteristic behaviour of singing while flying high in the air.nounverbverb-intransitiveLow
- skylight/ˈskaɪlaɪt/A window set into a roof or ceiling to allow daylight to enter a room.nounB1
- skylight filter/ˈskaɪlaɪt ˈfɪltə/A transparent or lightly tinted filter that screws onto the front of a camera lens, primarily to protect the lens from physical damage and to reduce the bluish cast caused by ultraviolet light in daylight photography.nounC1
- skyline/ˈskaɪ.laɪn/The outline of buildings, mountains, or other structures seen against the sky.nounverb-transitiveB2
- skylounge/ˈskaɪlaʊndʒ/A large, luxurious lounge or reception area, typically located at an elevated position in a building, such as on a top floor with panoramic views, often found in premium hotels or residential towers.nounLow
- skyman/ˈskaɪ.mæn/A pilot or airman; one who works or is skilled in the air, particularly in aviation.nounRare/Obsolescent
- skype/skaɪp/A proprietary software application that enables voice and video calls and messaging over the internet, both through computers and mobile devices.verb-ambitransitiveC1
- skyphos/ˈskaɪfɒs/A type of ancient Greek drinking cup with two handles and a deep bowl.nounRare
- skyrocket/ˈskaɪˌrɒk.ɪt/To increase very rapidly and dramatically in amount, number, or level.nounverbverb-intransitive+1Medium (C1)
- skyros/ˈskɪrɒs/A Greek island in the Aegean Sea, the largest of the Sporades group.nounVery Low
- skysail/ˈskaɪ.seɪl/A light sail set above the royal sail on a square-rigged sailing ship.nounVery Low
- skyscape/ˈskaɪ.skeɪp/A view or representation of the sky, especially as depicted in art or photography.nounLow
- skyscraper/ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pər/A very tall building with many storeys.nounB1
- skysurf/ˈskaɪsɜːf/A specific extreme sport in which a person performs surfing-like maneuvers on a board while free-falling from an airplane.verb-intransitiveVery Low (Specialist)
- skysurfing/ˈskaɪˌsɜː.fɪŋ/The sport or activity of surfing while free-falling through the air, attached to a specialized board, before deploying a parachute.nounLow
- skytrooper/ˈskaɪˌtruːpə/A fictional military unit specializing in aerial assault and deployment from the sky.nounVery Low
- skywalk/ˈskaɪ.wɔːk/An elevated, often enclosed, pedestrian walkway connecting two or more buildings, typically above ground level.nounlow
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