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    dead·wood
    /ˈdedwo͝od/

    noun

    • 1. a branch or part of a tree that is dead.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEAD WOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Meaning of dead wood in English. dead wood. noun [ U ] uk / ˌded ˈwʊd / us / ˌded ˈwʊd / Add to word list. people or things that are no longer useful: She cleared out the dead wood as soon as she took over the company. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Too much and unnecessary. ado. be up to your neck (in something) idiom. bellyful.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deadwoodDeadwood Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Nov 12, 2012 · Learn the meaning of deadwood as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Deadwood can refer to wood dead on the tree, useless personnel or material, or a city in South Dakota.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › deadwoodDEADWOOD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. 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: This could be a thoughtful and incisive essay if you get rid of the deadwood.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › deadwoodDeadwood - definition of deadwood by The Free Dictionary

    Define deadwood. deadwood synonyms, deadwood pronunciation, deadwood translation, English dictionary definition of deadwood. n. 1. Dead wood, including fallen or standing trees, branches, and stumps. 2. One or more people or things considered as burdensome, superfluous, or serving...

  6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › deadwoodDeadwood Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of deadwood as a noun in two senses: people or things that are not useful or helpful, and dead wood on a tree. See examples and synonyms of deadwood.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEADWOOD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Deadwood can refer to dead trees or branches, useless or burdensome persons or things, or nautical filler pieces. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and examples of deadwood in different contexts.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deadwoodDeadwood - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant. noun. someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded. synonyms: fifth wheel. see more. see less. type of: redundance, redundancy. the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded.