말라 죽은 나무나 가지.
Dead branches or parts of a tree that are no longer living.
예문:
"We spent the afternoon clearing deadwood from the orchard to prevent fire hazards."
"The storm brought down several large pieces of deadwood from the old oak tree."
조직 내에서 더 이상 생산적이지 않거나 불필요한 인원 또는 사물.
People or things within an organization that are no longer useful, productive, or necessary.
예문:
"The new CEO aimed to cut the deadwood and streamline the department's operations."
"To stay competitive, the firm must identify and remove deadwood from its supply chain."
글에서 의미를 더하지 못하는 불필요한 어구.
Unnecessary words or phrases in writing that do not add meaning.
예문:
"A good editor helps you prune the deadwood from your prose to make it more concise."
"Avoid using deadwood like 'at this point in time' when 'now' will suffice."
볼링에서 쓰러졌으나 레인 위에 그대로 남아 있는 핀.
Pins that have been knocked down but remain on the lane or in the gutter.
예문:
"The automatic pinsetter failed to clear the deadwood before the second ball was thrown."
"You must wait for the machine to remove the deadwood to avoid a foul."
공연이나 행사에서 팔리지 않고 남은 입장권.
Unsold tickets for a performance or event.
예문:
"The box office manager was worried about the amount of deadwood left for the opening night."
"They offered a last-minute discount to reduce the deadwood and fill the theater."
선박의 선수나 선미 부분에서 구조를 보강하기 위해 덧대는 목재.
Solid timbers built up at the bow or stern of a wooden ship to provide structural reinforcement.
예문:
"The shipwright carefully fitted the deadwood to the keel to strengthen the stern."
"Rot in the deadwood can compromise the entire structural integrity of a wooden vessel."