JETTISON


Meaning of JETTISON in English

[ 'dʒɛtɪs(ə)n , -z(ə)n ]

■ verb

1》 throw or drop from an aircraft or ship.

2》 abandon or discard.

■ noun the action of ~ing.

Origin

ME: from OFr. getaison , from L. jactatio(n-) , from jactare (see jet 1 ).

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