Air Marshal (Noun)
Meaning
A person trained by the government in hijacking and terrorist tactics who (for security reasons) is a passenger aboard an airline flight.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The air marshal blended in with the other passengers, but was ready to respond at a moment's notice if a threat arose.
- Air marshals are trained to remain calm and inconspicuous, even in the face of danger.
- As a precautionary measure, an air marshal was assigned to the flight from New York to Los Angeles.
- The air marshal's presence on the plane was not disclosed to the other passengers for security reasons.
- Air marshals undergo rigorous training to prepare them for the unique challenges of protecting a commercial airliner.