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 Definitions of dead weight  [ˈdɛdˌpæn]  

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Definition of 'dead weight' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) dead weight
the heavy, unrelieved weight of anything inert.

2.  dead weight
a heavy burden or responsibility.

Etymology:  (1650–60)

Definition of 'dead weight' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) dead weight
an oppressive encumbrance

2. (noun) dead weight
a heavy motionless weight

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