1. imaginary or nonexistent devices used humorously to refer to something impossible or impractical
Usage: informal; often used sarcastically
2. in basketball, very high arcing shots that seem to hang in the air
Usage: sports slang

Examples

• The engineer joked that the project would need skyhooks to work.
• His business plan relied on skyhooks and wishful thinking.
• The rookie was sent to find skyhooks in the equipment room.
• The player was known for his skyhooks that seemed to defy gravity.
• Coach told him to stop shooting skyhooks and drive to the basket.
• Without proper funding, their ambitious goals were just skyhooks.