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."
Word Game Points
Is JETTISON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jettison is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordJETTISON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is JETTISON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jettison is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordJETTISON has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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