dead stand
The term "dead stand" can describe both a lack of movement in a situation and a specific condition in forestry.
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Definition
C1General
A situation where progress or movement has completely stopped.
Example
- The negotiations reached a dead stand, with neither side willing to compromise.
B2Forestry
(technical)A group of trees that have died but remain upright.
Example
- The wildfire left a dead stand of trees across the hillside.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead stand":
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