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Deadhead   Listen
noun
Deadhead  n.  
1.
One who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc. (Colloq. U. S.)
2.
(Naut.) A buoy. See under Dead, a.





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"Deadhead" Quotes from Famous Books



... the gravel-bed in time to see the steel cable of the skip tighten, carrying the drag swiftly along the track. The endless cable propelling the contrivance ran through a metal block which was secured to a deadhead sunk between the ties, and up to this post Dan hastened. He carried a cold-chisel and hammer, but he found no use for them, for the pulley was roped to the deadhead. Drawing his knife, he sawed at the manila strands. Men were all around him, but in their excitement they took no notice ...
— The Iron Trail • Rex Beach
... same seat in a railroad car. When the conductor came the farmer presented his ticket, and the lawyer a pass. The farmer's features did not conceal his disgust when he discovered that his seat-mate was a deadhead. The lawyer, trying to assuage the indignation of the observing granger, said to him: "My friend, you travel very cheaply on this road." "I think so myself," replied the farmer, "considering the fact that I have to pay fare ...
— The Railroad Question - A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and - remedies for their abuses • William Larrabee


Words linked to "Deadhead" :   nonworker, public transport


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