1. an imaginary or impossible means of support or suspension from above
Usage: informal
2. a helicopter used to lift and transport heavy objects
3. a high arcing shot in basketball
Usage: basketball

Examples

• The engineer joked that they would need a skyhook to install the massive beam.
• Without proper foundation support, the bridge design seemed to rely on a skyhook.
• The skyhook lifted the air conditioning unit to the roof of the building.
• Military skyhooks are used to transport equipment to remote locations.
• The center’s skyhook was nearly impossible to defend.
• He perfected his skyhook shot during hours of practice.