deadeye

noun

dead·​eye ˈded-ˌī 

1

: a rounded wood block encircled by a rope or an iron band and having holes to receive the lanyard that is used especially to set up shrouds and stays

2

: an unerring marksman

Illustration of deadeye

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Examples of deadeye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Second-year deadeye Ryan Fitzgerald is who the Panthers are going with. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

The Knicks are bringing their deadeye sharpshooter back to Madison Square Garden. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

The 30-year-old wing brings back deadeye shooting to a roster that often struggles to knock down shots. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

Their finishes in the shootout were deadeye. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1