A private investigator or private detective who specializes in finding people who have attempted to disappear.

plural of skip rope

(idiomatic) To jump over a rope, both of whose ends are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is moved under the jumper's feet in a continual rhythm; to play the game of jump rope or exercise by jumping rope.

The rope used in this activity.

plural of skip-tracer

Alternative form of skip tracer

plural of skip hoist

plural of skip car

A small cart used to carry iron ore, coke, or limestone, inside a blast furnace. It travels through the furnaces on a skip hoist.

An inclined ramp used to transport skip cars carrying iron ore, coke, or limestone, inside a blast furnace.