Dunnages

/ˈdʌnɪdʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dunnage; multiple instances or types of protective packing materials and their arrangements.

Etymology

Simple plural of dunnage, formed by adding '-s'. In maritime terminology, can refer to multiple types or layers of dunnage material.

Kelly Says

In maritime salvage operations, studying the preserved dunnage from a 300-year-old wreck tells archaeologists exactly what cargo was aboard and how the ship was arranged—it's like a time capsule.

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