deadman

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Synonyms: deadpan, headman, leadman, dead man, beadman, dearman, dedman, readman, deadmen

Antonyms: deadpan, headman, leadman, dead man, beadman, dearman, dedman, readman, deadmen

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|construction}} A long object, often a [[timber]] or [[log]], buried to serve as an anchor for a wall or for [[stays]].
2. {{lb|en|rail transport|manufacturing|agriculture|safety equipment}} A [[cutout]] device that operates in the event that an operator releases the control handles, leaves the operator's seat, or otherwise seems to be no longer present and alert.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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