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jumboize

/ ˈdʒʌmbəʊˌaɪz /

verb

  1. tr to extend (a ship, esp a tanker) by cutting out the middle part and inserting a new larger part between the original bow and stern


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Word History and Origins

Origin of jumboize1

C20: from jumbo + -ize

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