deadheading
/ˈdɛdˌhɛdɪŋ/
noun
- The practice of removing dead flowers from plants.
- Many gardeners consider deadheading a relaxing activity.
- Deadheading encourages plants to produce more blooms.
- The book has a whole chapter on deadheading techniques.
- The practice of traveling without paying or operating an empty vehicle.
- The company's policy on deadheading was clearly stated in the manual.
- Deadheading is a common perk for railway employees.
- Deadheading can be inefficient for trucking companies.
verb
- The act of removing dead flowers from plants.
- She spent the morning deadheading the roses in her garden.
- Deadheading is an important part of summer garden care.
- Regular deadheading keeps your flowers blooming longer.
- The act of traveling without paying or driving an empty vehicle.
- He was deadheading on the bus when the inspector checked tickets.
- Deadheading is common among airline employees who fly for free.
- The trucking company tries to minimize deadheading to save fuel.