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jetsam

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun jetsam has 2 senses
  1. jetsam - the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
    --1 is a kind of
    part, portion
  2. flotsam, jetsam - the floating wreckage of a ship
    --2 is a kind of wreckage

Definitions from the Web

Jetsam

Description:

Jetsam refers to goods that have been deliberately thrown or jettisoned from a ship or aircraft into the water. These discarded items can either sink or be washed ashore.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The storm had caused so much damage that the beach was littered with jetsam.
  2. The diver discovered a variety of interesting jetsam on the ocean floor.
  3. The crew disposed of the damaged cargo as jetsam to lighten the ship.

Adjective:

  1. The shoreline was adorned with jetsam treasures waiting to be explored.
  2. Surfers often face the challenge of navigating through jetsam debris after a storm.
  3. The exhibition displayed a unique collection of jetsam art crafted from recycled materials.

Verb:

  1. The mariners had no choice but to jetsam the excess supplies to stay afloat.
  2. When faced with an emergency, the pilot had to quickly jetsam the malfunctioning equipment.
  3. The crew had to jetsam the cargo to prevent the ship from sinking during the storm.

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