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    dead wood

    US /dɛd wʊd/

    ・

    UK /ded wud/

    B2
    idm.People or things that are useless or no longer needed.
    The manager fired the dead wood who weren't contributing.

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    Resilience of the Maya Civilization (Full Episode) | Rise and Fall of the Maya | National Geographic

    44:18Resilience of the Maya Civilization (Full Episode) | Rise and Fall of the Maya | National Geographic
    • When we changed the ceiling and the dead wood was removed, a piece of stucco fell down here and I could see that there were paintings underneath.

      When we changed the ceiling and the dead wood was removed, a piece of stucco fell down here and I could see that there were paintings underneath.

    B1

    The IT Crowd - Bad Boys | Full Episode | Series 4 Episode 5

    22:05The IT Crowd - Bad Boys | Full Episode | Series 4 Episode 5
    • Who's the obvious dead wood?

      Who's the obvious dead wood?

    • Who's the obvious dead wood?

      Who's the obvious dead wood?

    A2

    How to Prune a Lilac Bush

    06:32How to Prune a Lilac Bush
    • Dead wood is brittle.

      Dead wood is brittle.

    • Dead wood is brittle and has no plumb buds on it. It's easy to see and that should come

      Dead wood is brittle and has no plumb buds on it. It's easy to see and that should come

    B2

    The wettest place on Earth

    01:57The wettest place on Earth
    • Another fact is that dead wood rots and decays quicker in these conditions.

      Another fact is that dead wood rots and decays quicker in these conditions.

    • Another fact is that dead wood rots and decays quicker in these conditions, so bridges have been developed here that are made out of live tree roots, trained and entangled over many years to form a bridge capable of being walked on.

      Another fact is that dead wood rots and decays quicker in these conditions, so bridges have been developed here that are made out of live tree roots, trained and entangled over many years to form a bridge capable of being walked on.

    B1

    Did You Know These Amazing Animal Facts?

    12:24Did You Know These Amazing Animal Facts?
    • One used motion cameras to see that New Caledonian crows use tools in the wild to fish out large beetle larvae from holes in dead wood.

      One used motion cameras to see that New Caledonian crows use tools in the wild to fish out large beetle larvae from holes in dead wood.

    • 1 Use motion cameras to see that New Caledonian crows use tools in the wild to fish out large beetle larvae from holes in dead wood.

      1 Use motion cameras to see that New Caledonian crows use tools in the wild to fish out large beetle larvae from holes in dead wood.

    B1

    20 Infamous Assassinations in Entertainment History

    19:4620 Infamous Assassinations in Entertainment History
    • As a result, the nutrients that would otherwise be locked up in the dead wood are rapidly recycled into the system, making it a richer and more varied place.

      As a result, the nutrients that would otherwise be locked up in the dead wood are rapidly recycled into the system, making it a richer and more varied place.

    • As a result, the nutrients that would otherwise be locked up in the dead wood are rapidly recycled into the system, making it a richer and more varied place.

      As a result, the nutrients that would otherwise be locked up in the dead wood are rapidly recycled into the system, making it a richer and more varied place.

    B2

    How to Hold Conversation Like a Man | Nick Sparks | Full Length HD

    59:40How to Hold Conversation Like a Man | Nick Sparks | Full Length HD
    • But when it's just dead wood, when there's just nothing there, very, very important that you employ what I call the warm goodbye.

      But when it's just dead wood, when there's just nothing there, very, very important that you employ what I call the warm goodbye.

    A2