dead load dead-live • deadlock · · · Info · Definitions · Characters · · dead load · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 9 · · Length 2 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (noun) a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself. Synonyms: dead load. · · Noun Definition 1 Characters · · space U+0020 a latin small letter a U+0061 d latin small letter d U+0064 e latin small letter e U+0065 l latin small letter l U+006C o latin small letter o U+006F