Associations to the word «Deadman»

Wiktionary

DEADMAN, noun. (obsolete) A corpse
DEADMAN, noun. (construction) A long object, often a timber or log, buried to serve as an anchor for a wall or for stays.
DEADMAN, noun. (rail transport) A cutout device with operates in the event of driver incapacity.

Wise words

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