Definition

A type of helicopter designed to lift and move heavy items using a hook that hangs from a cable.

Example

The skyhook lifted the heavy cargo from the ground with ease.

Conversation

Did you see that skyhook helicopter lifting the cargo yesterday?

Yeah, it was pretty impressive how it just hovered there.

I wonder how much weight those skyhooks can actually lift.

I think they can handle a lot — they're designed for heavy-duty stuff!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skyhook is a compound word formed from "sky" (from Old Norse *sky*, meaning cloud or atmosphere) and "hook" (from Old English *hoc*, meaning a curved or bent tool). The term "skyhook" refers to a hypothetical device or support that appears to be suspended in the sky, often used metaphorically to describe an unrealistic or impossible solution.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'hook' that seems to be 'suspended in the clouds' — that's why a skyhook refers to something that appears to be held up in the sky.

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