dead set

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Synonyms: deadset, dead-set, dead sea, dead meat, dead heat, head sea, dead spot, dead shot, dead leg, headset, deep set

Antonyms: deadset, dead-set, dead sea, dead meat, dead heat, head sea, dead spot, dead shot, dead leg, headset, deep set

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|hunting}} The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.
2. A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a [[deadlock]].
3. {{lb|en|figuratively|by extension}} A determined effort.
4. A pointed and persistent attack on a person.

Adjective

1. [[unswervingly|Unswervingly]] [[dedicated]]; [[resolutely]] [[determined]].
2. {{lb|en|Australia|colloquial}} Complete and utter; total.

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