jettage

/dʒetɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of jettisoning or discharging something, especially a ship or a part of a ship, from the water.

“The damaged boat had to undergo a planned jettage of its fuel tanks to prevent a fire.”

Synonyms

  • ejection
  • jettison

Antonyms

  • loading
  • mooring