deadman

dead·man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded-man, -muh n]
- /ˈdɛdˌmæn, -mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded-man, -muh n]
- /ˈdɛdˌmæn, -mən/

Definitions of deadman word

noun deadman a heavy plate, wall, or block buried in the ground that acts as an anchor for a retaining wall, sheet pile, etc, by a tie connecting the two 3
noun deadman a metal plate with a wire loop attached for thrusting into firm snow to serve as a belay point, a smaller version being known as a deadboy 3
noun plural deadman Building Trades. a log, concrete block, etc., buried in the ground as an anchor. 1
noun plural deadman a crutchlike prop temporarily supporting a pole or mast being erected. 1
noun plural deadman 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 deadman 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

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Parts of speech for Deadman

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deadman 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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