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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dead•man (ded′man′, -mən),USA pronunciation n., pl. -men (-men′, -mən),USA pronunciation adj. n. - Buildinga log, concrete block, etc., buried in the ground as an anchor.
- Building, Nautical, Naval Termsa crutchlike prop temporarily supporting a pole or mast being erected.
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- Naval Termsan object fixed on shore to hold a mooring line temporarily.
- Naval Termsa rope for hauling the boom of a derrick inboard after discharge of a load of cargo.
adj. - Mechanical Engineering, AutomotiveAlso, dead-man's. [Mach., Auto.]of or pertaining to a control or switch on a powered machine or vehicle that disengages a blade or clutch, applies the brake, shuts off the engine, etc., when the driver or operator ceases to press a pedal, squeeze a throttle, etc.:deadman throttle; dead-man's control.
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