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To jettison cargo.
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ABANDON VESSEL
To evacuate a vessel from crew and passengers following a distress
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A AXIS
The angle that specifies the rotation of a machine tool about the x axis. abandon
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JETTISON
To throw objects overboard, especially to lighten a craft in distress. Jettisoned objects that float are termed FLOTSAM; those that sink JETSAM; and heavy articles that are buoyed for future recovery, LAGAN.
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JETTISON (OF CARGO)
Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve its stability in case of an emergency
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DUMP VALVE
A large valve located at the bottom of a tank or container used in emergency situations to empty the tank quickly; for example, to jettison fuel from an airplane fuel tank.
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