flotsam (Meaning)

Wordnet

flotsam (n)

the floating wreckage of a ship

Webster

flotsam (n.)

Alt. of Flotson

flotsam Sentence Examples

  1. The flotsam that washed up on shore included pieces of wreckage and remnants of fishing nets.
  2. The seafarers spotted flotsam floating in the distance, indicating the presence of a vessel in distress.
  3. The beachcombers found valuable artifacts amidst the flotsam, including ancient coins and pottery shards.
  4. Marine biologists study flotsam to gain insights into the health of ocean ecosystems and the behavior of marine life.
  5. The flotsam that accumulated on the riverbanks became a breeding ground for mosquitoes and posed a health hazard.
  6. The flotsam and jetsam collected by scientists contained microplastics, highlighting the extent of ocean pollution.
  7. The flotsam that blocked the drainage system caused flooding in the coastal town.
  8. The flotsam that tangled around the propeller of the fishing boat rendered it unable to move.
  9. The flotsam that washed up on the island after the storm provided essential supplies for the stranded inhabitants.
  10. The flotsam that drifted ashore included the wreckage of a small plane, revealing the fate of its occupants.

FAQs About the word flotsam

the floating wreckage of a shipAlt. of Flotson

rubble, ruins, remains,debris, wreckage, wreck, residue, remnant,detritus, ashes

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The flotsam that washed up on shore included pieces of wreckage and remnants of fishing nets.

The seafarers spotted flotsam floating in the distance, indicating the presence of a vessel in distress.

The beachcombers found valuable artifacts amidst the flotsam, including ancient coins and pottery shards.

Marine biologists study flotsam to gain insights into the health of ocean ecosystems and the behavior of marine life.