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dead weight
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dead weight has 2 senses
  1. dead weight - an oppressive encumbrance
    --1 is a kind of     burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus
  2. dead weight - a heavy motionless weight
    --2 is a kind of     weight

Definitions from the Web

Dead Weight

Noun: The heavy or burdensome mass or pressure that slows down progress or hinders movement.

Sense: A person or thing that is a useless or unproductive burden.

Example sentences:

  1. The large boulder acted as dead weight, making it difficult for the hikers to climb the steep hill.
  2. Carrying unnecessary supplies during a marathon can be dead weight and impact a runner's speed.
  3. The committee considered the outdated regulations as a dead weight preventing innovation in the industry.

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