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deadwood

noun

Simple meaning

A branch or a part of a tree that is dead.

Pronunciation

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dehdwuud

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɛdwʊd

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

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

  2. Dead branches or wood on a tree, or coarse woody debris.

  3. People or things judged to be superfluous to an organization or project.

  4. Money not realized by exiting a winning pump trade too early.

  5. A ghost town in British Columbia, Canada.

  6. A ghost town in Placer County, California, United States.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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