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Webster 1913 Edition
Deadbeat
Dead′beatˊ
,Adj.
(Physics)
Making a beat without recoil; giving indications by a single beat or excursion; – said of galvanometers and other instruments in which the needle or index moves to the extent of its deflection and stops with little or no further oscillation.
Deadbeat escapement
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Escapement
.Definition 2024
deadbeat
deadbeat
See also: dead beat
English
Noun
deadbeat (plural deadbeats)
- A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
- A person who defaults on debts.
Translations
lazy person
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Adjective
deadbeat (comparative more deadbeat, superlative most deadbeat)