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deadstick en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Etymology

From dead + stick.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Describing the landing of an aircraft with no power from the engines.

Forms

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dead-stick alternative lexicographic
dead stick alternative lexicographic

Deriveds

deadstick landing

deadstick en · VERB

Pronunciation

Etymology

From dead + stick.

Meanings

  1. To land an aircraft without power.
  2. To present the lure either by casting or a vertical drop and allow the bait to remain motionless for an extended period before retrieval.

Forms

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dead stick alternative lexicographic
deadsticked Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
deadsticked Tense=Past lexicographic
dead-stick alternative lexicographic
deadsticks Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
deadsticking Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic