- deadeyes
- n. rounded block of wood having a groove around its edge perforated with three holes through which the lanyards are passed (Nautical); (Slang) skilled shooter
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deadeye — /ded uy /, n., pl. deadeyes. 1. Naut. either of a pair of disks of hardwood having holes through which a lanyard is rove: used to tighten shrouds and stays. 2. an expert marksman. [1740 50; DEAD + EYE; as nautical term, prob. ellipsis from… … Universalium
