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JETTISON

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Jettison.

How to pronounce jettison:

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Jettison - as a verb

Throw away, of something encumbering

Throw as from an airplane

Jettison - as a noun

(collective) items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon.

The action of jettisoning items.

Example Sentences

"The crew decided to jettison the cargo to lighten the aircraft."
"In order to save themselves, the sailors had to jettison some of the heavy equipment."
"The astronauts had to jettison the fuel tanks before reentering Earth's atmosphere."
"To increase speed, the racecar driver jettisoned unnecessary parts from the car."
"The explorers jettisoned their heavy backpacks to climb the mountain more easily."
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Word Game Points

Is JETTISON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jettison is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JETTISON has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is JETTISON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jettison is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JETTISON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is JETTISON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jettison is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JETTISON has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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