jetsom
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jetsam, jetsom
1. part of a ship’s cargo thrown overboard, as to lighten the load in the event of danger.
2. such cargo when it is washed ashore.
3. anything which is discarded. Cf. flotsam.
See also: Ships2. such cargo when it is washed ashore.
3. anything which is discarded. Cf. flotsam.
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