Definition of Deadwood
Deadwood
dead·wood


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(noun)
wood from a tree that is dead;

e.g. They took the deadwood and made a bonfire.

(noun)
people or things that are not useful or helpful in achieving a goal;

e.g. The manager believed there was some deadwood on his staff, and he went on a mission to step up performance.



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