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dump ((v.))

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1v. — Lumbering

drop a pile of logs from the bank into the water.

See: dump ((n.))(def. 2)

Quotations

1928

LeClerk came to her cabin with the announcement that one of the rollways was to be dumped, though the break-out had been set for the following day. The big skid had been completed and they were going to try it out.

2v.

of a sleigh, boat, etc., overturn or capsize, throwing out its passengers.

Quotations

1945

This latter was more chancey, for you might dump into the banks of soft snow.

1960

A dozen 14-foot International dinghies started the race and more than half "dumped." They were righted by their crews however, and when the storm had passed they returned to harbour safely.