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Dead lock
A lock that requires a key to open from the outside and a turn bolt from the inside, which slides into a receptacle in the doorjamb. It is also called a dead bolt or a deadbolt lock.

Dead storage
Storage of inactive items, for a fee, for a certain period of time.

Dead-level asphalt
A roofing asphalt conforming to the requirements of ASTM Specification D 312, Type I. This asphalt is for use in roofs which do not exceed a 1Ú4 in 12 slope (2%).

Deadbolt lock
A lock that requires a key to open from the outside and a turn bolt from the inside, which slides into a receptacle in the doorjamb. It is also called a dead lock or a dead bolt.

Deaden
(1) To lessen the intensity or vigor of something. (2) To treat with insulation to keep sound or vibration from going through. (3) To take away the sensitivity of something.

Deadening board
Fiberboard that absorbs sound.

Deadheading
The removal of faded heads of flowers. Pinch here, snip there, removing spent flowers that have already bloomed. This process of pinching off used or spent blooms is to keep the plants well groomed and to prevent them from setting seed. This will also promote continued bloom.

Deadline
(1) The latest time by which something must be completed or finished. (2) Boundary that must not be crossed.

Deadlock
A lock that requires a key to open from the outside and a turn bolt from the inside, which slides into a receptacle in the doorjamb. It is also called a dead bolt or a deadbolt lock.

Deadlock, bored
A lock with a key operated cylinder to open from the outside and an inside knob, with the cylinder fitting into a hole bored in the door.

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