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deadwood

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun deadwood has 2 senses
  1. deadwood - a branch or a part of a tree that is dead
    --1 is a kind of
    branch
  2. fifth wheel, deadwood - someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded
    --2 is a kind of redundancy, redundance

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Deadwood

Noun:

1. The branches, twigs, or other wood that is dead and no longer living on a tree or plant.

Example sentence: The gardener removed the deadwood from the tree to promote healthy growth.

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Noun:

2. Decorative pieces of wood, often weathered or aged, which are used in artistic displays or ornamental designs.

Example sentence: The artist created a beautiful sculpture using pieces of deadwood gathered from the beach.

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Noun:

3. A television series that aired from 2004 to 2006, set in the American Old West during the 1870s.

Example sentence: Fans of westerns enjoyed watching the gritty drama of Deadwood.

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Adjective:

4. Referring to something that is stagnant, obsolete, or no longer useful.

Example sentence: The company had to cut off deadwood positions to improve efficiency.

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