Show Biz Dictionary: “Dead Man”
Posted By thecircusblog on January 13, 2009
Dead Man: a log or 4×4 that is buried deep in the ground that is wrapped with a cable which extends to the surface to which a guy line is attached. It’s purpose is to hold the safety lines tight for the center poles. This method is the last resort in soft or muddy soil.
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