jetsam

The word “jetsam” has 2 syllables: jet-sam

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛtˌsəm/


What is synonym and antonym for jetsam?

In the thesaurus, “jetsam” has 36 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for jetsam along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jetsam

Meanings of jetsam

  • noun
    1. Articles thrown overboard from a ship or boat in order to lighten the load of a ship in distress.
    2. (by extension) discarded odds and ends.

Example Sentences

  • The beachcomber discovered various pieces of jetsam washed ashore after the storm.
  • Maritime law dictates the salvage rights of jetsam found adrift at sea.
  • The ship's crew carefully cataloged the jetsam recovered from the wreck.
  • Environmental activists organize beach cleanups to remove jetsam and protect marine ecosystems.
  • Historians study the jetsam from shipwrecks to gain insight into past trade routes and cultures.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms or another words to jetsam, such as: ashes, cargo, castaway, castoffs, chaff, deadwood, debris.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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