adj
Meaning 1
Very accurate in shooting or throwing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
deadeye
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UK: /ˈdɛdaɪ/
adj
Meaning 2
Cold; unfriendly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: concerning a stare
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noun
Meaning 3
A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
Meaning 4
A very accurate marksman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: dead-eye Dick, Deadeye Dick
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noun
Meaning 5
A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
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noun
Meaning 6
(nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: disk, disc
noun
Meaning 7
a dead shot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: marksman, sharpshooter, crack shot
History
Etymology
From dead + eye. See glossary of nautical terms of "deadrise" for usage of "dead" to describe a stationary object or spatial stability of an object relative to motion. See nautical definition of "eye" for usage referring to the foremost part of a ship's bow that aims its orientation. For biological eye stabilization during head and neck movement, see vestibulo-ocular reflex
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: jufferblok — nautical: wooden disk for tightening shrouds
- Finnish: jumpru — nautical: wooden disk for tightening shrouds
- Finnish: silmäploki — nautical: wooden disk for tightening shrouds
- German: Jungfer — nautical: wooden disk for tightening shrouds
- German: Juffer — nautical: wooden disk for tightening shrouds