dump overboard

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

to throw waste off the side of a ship into the water

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Examples (20)

  • The crew was caught illegally dumping garbage overboard.
  • They had to dump the spoiled cargo overboard during the storm.
  • To lighten the load during the storm, they had to dump some containers overboard.
  • The crew was instructed not to dump any plastic overboard.
  • Strict regulations prevent ships from dumping any waste overboard near the coast.
  • Environmental regulations prohibit ships from dumping waste overboard.
  • The old sailor remembered a time when they would just dump everything overboard without a second thought.
  • He decided to dump the old fishing nets overboard rather than bring them ashore.
  • All trash from the voyage was supposed to be processed on land, not dumped overboard.
  • After the accident, they were forced to dump some containers overboard to lighten the load.
  • The investigation revealed that the oil slick was caused by a tanker dumping fuel overboard.
  • Are we allowed to dump organic refuse overboard in this area?
  • "Don't you dare dump that bucket overboard!" shouted the first mate.
  • The captain strictly forbade anyone from dumping anything overboard.
  • If the ship starts taking on water, we might have to dump non-essential equipment overboard.
  • It's illegal to dump hazardous materials overboard.
  • Evidence of spoiled goods being dumped overboard was found floating miles from the shipping lane.
  • He watched as they dumped the excess water overboard.
  • The ship's log falsely claimed no material had been dumped overboard during the journey.
  • The fishing boat inadvertently dumped part of its catch overboard.