"dead drop" meaning in English

See dead drop in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Forms: dead drop
Head templates: {{expression}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A dead drop is the location used to transfer items between two people secretly and does not require them to meet.
    Sense id: simple-dead_drop-en-phrase-3y~t6uvV
  2. A dead drop is the act of leaving an item in such a location for another person to collect.
    Sense id: simple-dead_drop-en-phrase-ON4VSknD
     
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      ]
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