skyhook

noun

Any of various aircraft or schemes for lifting and transporting heavy objects from a position in the air or in space, usually by means of a long cable.

noun

A hook shot that is released so high it is nearly impossible to block.

noun

An imaginary hook suspended in the air.

noun

A helicopter that lifts and transports heavy objects suspended by a heavy cable.

noun

a hook that is imagined to be suspended from the sky

noun

helicopter carrying a reel of steel cable that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects