dead load
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nounDefinition of DEAD LOAD
: a constant load in a structure (as a bridge, building, or machine) that is due to the weight of the members, the supported structure, and permanent attachments or accessories
First Known Use of DEAD LOAD
circa 1888
Rhymes with DEAD LOAD
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