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dunnage

Syllabification: (dun·nage)
Pronunciation: /ˈdənij/

Definition of dunnage

noun

  • pieces of wood, matting, or similar material used to keep a cargo in position in a ship’s hold.
  • informal a person’s belongings, especially those brought on board ship.

Origin:

Middle English: of unknown origin

dunnage in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of dunnage in the British & World English dictionary