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Overboarding

Description:

Overboarding refers to the act of boarding a ship or any other vessel in a manner that exceeds its maximum capacity.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun - Overboarding

    Overboarding can describe a dangerous situation or accident that may occur when too many individuals or objects are on board a vessel.

    Example sentence: The overboarding of the overcrowded ferry led to its capsizing.

  2. Verb - Overboard

    When used as a verb, overboard means to intentionally throw something or someone off a ship or boat into the water.

    Example sentence: In a fit of anger, he overboarded his ex-girlfriend's belongings.

  3. Adjective - Overboarded

    Overboarded is used to describe a vessel that has surpassed its maximum capacity of passengers or cargo.

    Example sentence: The overboarded cruise ship struggled to maintain stability during the storm.

  4. Adverb - Overboard

    As an adverb, overboard means to go or be thrown off a ship or boat, usually into the water.

    Example sentence: The crew member fell overboard, prompting a swift rescue operation.

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