01 n. Goods which sink when cast into the sea, and remain under water; -- distinguished from flotsam, goods which float, and ligan (or lagan), go…
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Goods which sink when cast into the sea, and remain under water; -- distinguished from flotsam, goods which float, and ligan (or lagan), goods which are sunk attached to a buoy.(Mar. Law)
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The act of throwing objects from a ship to lighten the load; jettison{1}. See Jettison, 1. See: Jettison
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Anything thrown overboard from a ship, whether floating or not.
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Objects scattered about in a disorderly manner; as, he couldn't find his sneakers among the jetsam in his room.[fig.]