Clinical death is a state of total and irreversible cessation of all vital functions.

The oxbow lake is a peaceful place to observe wildlife.

The dead man's switch is designed to be activated in case of emergency.

The dead weight of the ship must be taken into account when calculating the carrying capacity.

He was stone dead when I found him.

He was dead drunk last night.

The cat was half-dead but was saved by the veterinarian.

When he told that joke, I was dying of laughter.

The death wish is a psychoanalytic concept.

The criminal is wanted dead or alive.