a prearranged place where a spy leaves documents, etc. for later retrieval by a confederate
Origin of dead drop
see drop (noun)dead drop
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Noun
(plural dead drops)
- (espionage) A location used to secretly pass items between two people, without requiring them to meet.
Anagrams
- drop dead
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