Definition of "deadman" in English

noun

1. (obsolete) A corpse.

   • There is no deadman to be found at Deadman's Curve.

2. (construction) A long object, often a timber or log, buried to serve as an anchor for a wall or for stays.

   • The building code requires deadmen for retaining walls.

3. (rail transport, manufacturing, agriculture, safety equipment) A cutout device that operates in the event that an operator releases the control handles, leaves the operator's seat, or otherwise seems to be no longer present and alert.

   • a deadman device