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dump

/dʌmp/
noun
  1. A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.

    "A toxic waste dump."

  2. A car or boat for dumping refuse, etc.

  3. That which is dumped, especially in a chaotic way; a mess.

verb
  1. To release, especially in large quantities and chaotic manner.

  2. To discard; to get rid of something one does not want anymore.

  3. To sell below cost or very cheaply; to engage in dumping.

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