deep-six

(dēp'sĭks')
tr.v. Slang, -sixed, -six·ing, -six·es.

1. To toss overboard.
2. To toss out; get rid of: deep-sixed the incriminating papers.

IN BRIEF: v. - Throw from a boat; Toss out.

Tutor's tip: The sailors planned to "deep-six" (to throw overboard) the cargo rather than end up in the "deep six" (a place for trash or burial) themselves.

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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: toss out; get rid of
  Synonym: give it the deep six

Meaning #2: throw from a boat
  Synonym: throw overboard

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