dead man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ded man]
- /dɛd mæn/
- /ded mæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded man]
- /dɛd mæn/

Definitions of dead man words

noun plural dead man Building Trades. a log, concrete block, etc., buried in the ground as an anchor. 1
noun plural dead man a crutchlike prop temporarily supporting a pole or mast being erected. 1
noun plural dead man Nautical. an object fixed on shore to hold a mooring line temporarily. a rope for hauling the boom of a derrick inboard after discharge of a load of cargo. 1
adjective dead man Also, dead-man's. Machinery, Automotive. of or relating 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. 1
noun dead man man who is likely to die 1
noun dead man Alternative spelling of deadman. 0

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Parts of speech for Dead man

noun

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verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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dead man popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for dead man

noun dead man

remains — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
corpse — A corpse is a dead body, especially the body of a human being.
cadaver — A cadaver is a dead body.
carcass — A carcass is the body of a dead animal.
body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.

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