What does dead heading mean?
Dead heading means present participle and gerund of deadhead.
Dead heading
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of deadhead.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of deadhead
- The removal of dead flowers from a plant in order to encourage the growth of new ones, and to prevent the production of seeds.
- The driving of an unladen vehicle, such as a bus with no passengers, in order to take it from one place to another.
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Synonyms for dead heading
Antonyms for dead heading
Related Words
Word Forms
- deadheadings
Usage Notes
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