Jetsam /(?)/

Jet·sam

Jetsam

n.
  1. Goods which sink when cast into the sea, and remain under water; -- distinguished from flotsam, goods which float, and ligan (or lagan), goods which are sunk attached to a buoy. (Mar. Law)
  2. The act of throwing objects from a ship to lighten the load; jettison{1}. See Jettison, 1.
  3. Anything thrown overboard from a ship, whether floating or not.
  4. Objects scattered about in a disorderly manner; as, he couldn't find his sneakers among the jetsam in his room. [fig.]