dump overboard
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to throw waste off the side of a ship into the water
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- 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.