DEADWEIGHT


Meaning of DEADWEIGHT in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun

1. often dead weight : the unrelieved weight of any inert mass : a heavy or oppressive burden

2. : deadload 1

3. : a ship's lading including the total weight of cargo, fuel, stores, crew, and passengers

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