Deadman

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA corpse

"There is no deadman to be found at Deadman's Curve."

2.nounA long object, often a timber or log, buried to serve as an anchor for a wall or for stays.

"The building code requires deadmen for retaining walls."

3.nounA cutout device that operates in the event of driver incapacity.

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