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Synonyms for deadwoods


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ded-woo d
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛdˌwʊd



Définition of deadwoods

Origin :
  • 1887 in figurative sense of "useless person or thing," originally American English, from dead (adj.) + wood (n.). Dead wood in a forest is useful as firewood; perhaps the reference here is to the dried up parts of plants grown for commercial production of flowers or fruit.
  • As in fifth wheel : noun somebody or something unnecessary

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