Sky 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 undercover sky marshal blended in with the other passengers on the flight, watching for any signs of suspicious behavior.
- Airlines and governments have increased the number of sky marshals on flights to and from high-risk destinations.
- As a former police officer, John was recruited to become a sky marshal, using his skills to protect airline passengers.
- Sky marshals receive extensive training in hand-to-hand combat and crisis management to prepare them for potential threats.
- Few passengers noticed the sky marshal sitting in the back of the plane, but he was always alert and ready to respond to any situation.