present participle of dead

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dead

(mining) The substances that enclose the ore on every side.

The state of not being alive. Having the property of lifelessness, as if dead. / A lack of elasticity. / A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink. / A lack of animation in a person.

plural of deadness

(linguistics) A former metaphor which has in effect lost its metaphorical status and become literal. Not to be confused with stale metaphor (a type of cliché), although it often is.

(of a body of water) Completely still with no waves and no wind.

(medicine, law) In a state in which usual medically observable vital signs—such as respiration, heartbeat, and corneal reflex—are not present, but from which patients are sometimes revived.

(construction) The weight of a structure itself, including the weight of fixtures or equipment permanently attached to it.

An item of mail that cannot be delivered to its intended recipient; after some time it is returned to the sender, or destroyed. / A law or other measure that is no longer enforced.