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Meanings of lighten ship in inglês

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Usage of lighten ship in inglês
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She was a sinking vessel, with no freight in her to throw over lighten ship withal.
The Entire Project Gutenberg Works of Mark Twain
2
She was a sinking vessel, with no freight in her to throw overbpard and lighten ship withal.
Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World
3
And perhaps we can lighten ship there.
Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise; or, The Dash for Dixie
4
He dropped it in our garden yesterday to lighten ship, I fancied, before he left, the summer's work and play being ended.
The Light in the Clearing: A Tale of the North Country in the Ti...
5
We had orders to pitch a large tent at a suitable spot and to lighten ship of the doctor's personal and scientific effects.
The Mystery
6
He certainly will if he sees you.... After all, you know, you came als Ballast.... And we shall have to lighten ship extensively pretty soon.
The War in the Air
7
"Okay to dump stuff to lighten ship."
Space Platform
8
"All hands to lighten ship!"
Bob the Castaway; Or, The Wreck of the Eagle
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