Deadwood (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Fifth Wheel

Hypernyms

• Redundancy

Meaning ²

A branch or a part of a tree that is dead.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The arborist carefully pruned the deadwood from the ancient oak tree to prevent it from falling and causing damage.
• After the harsh winter, the gardener inspected the shrubs for deadwood and removed the brittle branches.
• The forester identified the deadwood in the forest and marked it for removal to reduce the risk of wildfires.
• The homeowner hired a tree service to remove the deadwood from the tall pine tree that was threatening to fall on the house.
• The park ranger used specialized equipment to remove the deadwood from the trees along the hiking trail to improve safety for visitors.