Lexic.us

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

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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