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sky·cap

 (skī′kăp′)
n.
A porter who helps travelers with their luggage at an airport.

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skycap

(ˈskaɪkæp)
n
someone whose job is to help passengers with their bags at an airport
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sky•cap

(ˈskaɪˌkæp)

n.
a porter who carries passenger baggage at an airport or airline terminal.
[1940–45; sky + (red) cap]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.skycap - a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at an airportskycap - a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at an airport
porter - a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
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