deadheading
nounUK /ˌdɛdˈhɛdɪŋ/
US /ˌdɛdˈhɛdɪŋ/
Deadheading is when you pick off old, dead flowers from a plant so new ones can grow.
She spent the morning deadheading the roses in the garden.
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2. Riding on a train or bus without paying for a ticket.
He got caught deadheading on the night train.
3. Flying as a passenger on an aircraft without being part of the working crew.
The pilot was deadheading back to base after the flight.
4. Driving a truck or bus with no passengers or cargo.
The driver was deadheading to the depot to pick up a load.