Deadwood
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛd.wʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deadwood is a noun meaning Dead branches or wood on a tree, or coarse woody debris.
Meaning
Dead branches or wood on a tree, or coarse woody debris.
More Meanings
- People or things judged to be superfluous to an organization or project.
- Money not realized by exiting a winning pump trade too early.
- (bowling) Pins that have fallen and have not been cleared from the alley.
- (nautical) Vertical planks between the keel and the sternpost that act as reinforcement.
- (by extension) Structural material on a load-carrying vehicle that reduces the available cargo space.
- (rummy) Cards in a hand that do not contribute to sets and which are usually counted as points against the player holding the hand.
- (poker) Cards that have been discarded.
Example Sentences
The defendant […] sustained the injuries at Swatzell's switch, by getting his arm caught between the deadwoods of two freight cars […]
Word Forms
- deadwoods
Synonyms for deadwood
Depending on context, synonyms include deadfall.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aft, deadfall, dealwood, deadhead, woodjam, wood.
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