deadstick
adjEtymology From dead + stick.
1
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Describing the landing of an aircraft with no power from the engines.
- Derived terms
- deadstick landing
deadstick
verbEtymology From dead + stick.
1
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences To land an aircraft without power.
2
Fishing, Hobbies, Lifestyle To present the lure either by casting or a vertical drop and allow the bait to remain motionless for an extended period before retrieval.