deadmen

[US]/'dɛd,mæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. midlertidig støtte af træ eller beton, ofte brugt i byggeri eller som en markør

Example Sentences

The deadman's hand in poker consists of a pair of aces and eights.

I poker består 'deadman's hand' af et par esser og åttere.

He was found clutching a deadman's switch.

Han blev fundet med at holde en 'deadman's switch'.

The deadman's curve is known for its dangerous twists and turns.

Den såkaldte 'deadman's curve' er kendt for sine farlige sving.

The deadman anchor held the ship in place during the storm.

Ankeret, der blev kaldt 'deadman'-anker, holdt skibet på plads under stormen.

She felt a chill when passing by the deadman's haunted house.

Hun fik en kuldegysning, da hun passerede forbi det hjemsøgte 'deadman'-hus.

The deadman's chest was rumored to be filled with treasure.

Det blev sagt, at 'deadman'-kisten var fyldt med skatte.

The deadman's brake on the train was activated in case of emergency.

Nødbremsen, der blev kaldt 'deadman's brake', på toget blev aktiveret i tilfælde af nødsituation.

The detective investigated the case of the missing deadman's switch.

Detektiven efterforskede sagen om den forsvundne 'deadman's switch'.

Legends tell of a cursed deadman's island where no one dares to set foot.

Legender fortæller om en forbandet 'deadman's island', hvor ingen tør træde.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now