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Definition of Deadeye
1. Noun. A dead shot.
2. Noun. (nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud.
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
Literary usage of Deadeye
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Manual of the Examination of Masters and Mates as Instituted by the by William C Seaton (1875)
"Parcel round the store of the deadeye, then turn a kink with the sun if the rope
is right handed, but against the sun if it should be left handed; ..."
2. Canoe and Boat Building: A Complete Manual for Amateurs. Containing Plain by William Picard Stephens (1885)
"At the deadeye, they unite into one part, leading forward along the boom, ...
This line g also runs down each side of the sail, through the deadeye, ..."
3. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1833)
"Lieutenant,' said he, ' will you allow me to put this barrel of New York apples
into the boat as a present to Captain deadeye, from Captain *** of the ..."
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