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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