skyhook

noun
sky·​hook | \ ˈskī-ˌhu̇k How to pronounce skyhook (audio) \

Definition of skyhook

: a hook conceived as being suspended from the sky

Examples of skyhook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fadeaway is not the ultimate weapon that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook became, but that was a function of Kareem's height and wingspan, along with his skill and grace. Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers 2018: On LeBron James' fadeaway, Boston Celtics' resurgence -- Bill Livingston," 12 May 2018

First Known Use of skyhook

1915, in the meaning defined above

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