English Dictionary

deadeye

/ˈdɛdaɪ/

noun

(nautical) A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds. / A very accurate marksman.

He is known for his deadeye accuracy on the basketball court.

意味（1）

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

意味（2）

A very accurate marksman.

He taught both my mother and me to shoot, taught my mother so well that she became a better shot than he was--a real deadeye.

意味（3）

(uncommon) A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.

He examined the cash balance daily, boasted he could pay off all debts in two hours, had a deadeye for fake figures in scanning a ledger, and personally audited the books each New Year's Day.