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deadman

8 ENTRIES FOUND:

dead·man

noun \ˈded-ˌman\

Definition of DEADMAN

: an anchor (as a metal plate) buried in snow and used (as in mountain climbing) to secure a rope

First Known Use of DEADMAN

1965

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