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DEAF-AND-DUMB

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does deaf-and-dumb mean? 

DEAF-AND-DUMB (adjective)
  The adjective DEAF-AND-DUMB has 1 sense:

1. lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speakplay

  Familiarity information: DEAF-AND-DUMB used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DEAF-AND-DUMB (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak

Synonyms:

deaf-and-dumb; deaf-mute

Similar:

deaf (lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part)


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