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Definition of Deadwood
1. Noun. A branch or a part of a tree that is dead.
Generic synonyms: Branch
2. Noun. Someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded.
Definition of Deadwood
1. n. A mass of timbers built into the bow and stern of a vessel to give solidity.
Definition of Deadwood
1. a reinforcement in a ship's keel [n -S]
Medical Definition of Deadwood
1. 1. A mass of timbers built into the bow and stern of a vessel to give solidity. 2. Dead trees or branches; useless material. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)