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Webster 1913 Edition


Deadworks

Dead′worksˊ

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Noun.
pl.
(Naut.)
The parts of a ship above the water when she is laden.

Webster 1828 Edition


Deadworks

DEAD'WORKS

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Noun.
The parts of a ship which are above the surface of the water, when she is balanced for a voyage.
DEAF, n. deef.

Definition 2024


deadworks

deadworks

English

Noun

deadworks pl (plural only)

  1. (nautical) The parts of a laden ship that are above water.