Jetsam(noun)

Goods deliberately thrown from a ship into the sea, especially to lighten it during an emergency.
Hindi meaning:आपातकाल में जहाज को हल्का करने के लिए समुद्र में जानबूझकर फेंका गया सामान
Synonyms: Debris, Wreckage, Discard, Refuse
Antonyms: Cargo, Possessions, Valuables, Merchandise
Example: Pieces of jetsam were found floating near the damaged vessel.
Trick to remember: Jetsam is stuff jettisoned from a ship into the sea.
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