HyperDic: dead_weight

English > 2 senses of the expression dead weight:
NOUNcognitiondead weightan oppressive encumbrance
attributedead weighta heavy motionless weight
English > dead weight: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningAn oppressive encumbrance.
Broaderburden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onusAn onerous or difficult concern
Spanishpeso muerto
English > dead weight: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA heavy motionless weight.
BroaderweightThe vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

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