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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

jettison

/dʒɛtɪsən/ verb · British & US
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What does jettison mean?

verb

To deliberately discard or get rid of something, especially something that is no longer needed or useful. To throw overboard, especially in an emergency.

Example

"The crew had to jettison the damaged engine to save the rest of the plane."

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