Jettison and Retract

Jettison

Jettison verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.

Retract and jettison are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb "Jettison".

Nearby Words: jettisoned, jettisoning

Retract

Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Jettison and retract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jettison" instead a verb "Retract".

Common collocations

arm jettison arm retract arm
body jettison body retract body
many jettison many retract many
head jettison head retract head
Other words: armor.
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