Deadwood (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the dead branches on a tree; dead branches or trees.
  2. useless or burdensome persons or things: He cut the deadwood from his staff.
  3. (in writing) unnecessary words, phrases, or exposition; expendable verbiage: This could be a thoughtful and incisive essay if you get rid of the deadwood.
  4. a solid construction, serving only as reinforcement, located between the keel of a vessel and the stem or sternpost.
  5. pins remaining on the alley after having been knocked down by the ball.
  6. Cards.
    • cards in a hand that have not been included in sets and are usually counted as points against the holder.
    • cards that have been discarded.
noun
  1. dead trees or branches
  2. a useless person; encumbrance
  3. a filler piece between the keel and the stern of a wooden vessel
Deadwood (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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