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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024dead•wood /ˈdɛdˌwʊd/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- dead branches or trees.
- useless or unprofitable persons or things:The company wanted to get rid of its deadwood.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dead•wood (ded′wŏŏd′),USA pronunciation n. - the dead branches on a tree;
dead branches or trees. - useless or burdensome persons or things:He cut the deadwood from his staff.
- (in writing) unnecessary words, phrases, or exposition;
expendable verbiage. - Nautical, Naval Termsa solid construction, serving only as reinforcement, located between the keel of a vessel and the stem or sternpost.
- Sport[Bowling.]pins remaining on the alley after having been knocked down by the ball.
- Games[Cards.]
- [Rummy.]cards in a hand that have not been included in sets and are usually counted as points against the holder.
- [Poker.]cards that have been discarded.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: deadwood /ˈdɛdˌwʊd/ n - dead trees or branches
- informal a useless person; encumbrance
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