C2 noun #64,388 most common

deadeye

UK /ˈdɛdaɪ/ | US /ˈdɛdaɪ/

A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.

deadeye in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
  • (noun) A very accurate marksman.
  • (noun) A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
  2. 2
    noun A very accurate marksman.
  3. 3
    noun A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.
  4. 4
    adjective Very accurate in shooting or throwing.
  5. 5
    adjective (concerning a stare) Cold; unfriendly.
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