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Word: Jettison
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a noun denoting the throwing of goods overboard to lighten a ship in distress): from Old French getaison, from Latin jactatio(n-), from jactare ‘to throw’ (see jet). The verb dates from the mid 19th century
ˈdʒɛtɪs(ə)n
throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship
Short Definition:throw or drop something from aircraft or ship
Examples:- six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea
Word: Jettison
Speech Type: Noun
ˈdʒɛtɪs(ə)n
the action of jettisoning something
Short Definition:action of jettisoning something
Examples:- the jettison lever
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