deadmen
/ˈdɛdˌmɛn/
noun
- Plural of deadman; multiple dead bodies of men.
- The archaeologists uncovered a mass grave containing dozens of deadmen.
- The battlefield was littered with deadmen after the fierce fight.
- In the horror movie, deadmen rose from their graves to haunt the living.
- Plural of deadman; multiple safety devices or switches that activate when the operator releases them.
- The crew tested the deadmen on each train before departure.
- All the heavy machinery in the factory is equipped with deadmen for worker safety.
- The roller coaster uses deadmen to stop the ride if the operator faints.