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Deadman

A corpse

📖 Definitions of "Deadman"

noun
  1. 1

    A corpse

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

  2. 2

    A 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. 3

    A cutout device that operates in the event of driver incapacity.

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