(idiomatic) Something that discloses, usually unintentionally, a fact or an intention.

plural of dead ringer

(compilers) Instructions that, when executed, have no effect on the running of the program. / (programming) A portion of source code that will never be executed as part of the running program.

plural of dead key

A special modifier key on a typewriter or computer keyboard, typically used to attach a specific diacritic to another character.

present participle of leave for dead

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of leave for dead

plural of dead heat

(idiomatic) Sleeping in a deep sleep

plural of dead soldier