Definition of Deadeye

1. Noun. A dead shot.

Generic synonyms: Crack Shot, Marksman, Sharpshooter

2. Noun. (nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud.
Category relationships: Navigation, Sailing, Seafaring
Generic synonyms: Disc, Disk

Definition of Deadeye

1. n. A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes. Called also deadman's eye.

Definition of Deadeye

1. Adjective. Very accurate with shooting or throwing. ¹

2. Adjective. About a stare: cold; unfriendly. ¹

3. Noun. (nautical) A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds. ¹

4. Noun. A very accurate marksman. ¹

5. Noun. (uncommon) A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Deadeye

1. an expert marksman [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deadeye

deadeningly
deadenings
deadens
deadenylase
deadenylases
deadenylate
deadenylated
deadenylates
deadenylating
deadenylation
deadenylations
deadenylylation
deader
deaders
deadest
deadeye (current term)
deadeyes
deadfall
deadfalls
deadhead
deadheaded
deadheading
deadheads
deadhearted
deadheartedness
deadhouse
deadhouses
deading
deadish
deadlatch

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