deadeye

noun

dead·eye ˈded-ˌī

: 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

: an unerring marksman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web His deadeye shooting likely hasn’t suffered. —

Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2021 The four goals all came within a five-minute span, starting with Greg McKegg deflection and ending with an Artemi Panarin deadeye off the post. —

Peter Warren, Dallas News, 12 Mar. 2022 The deadeye shooters who knock down every shot in practice. —

Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2022 Against Houston, Purdy had three deadeye, over-the-middle, in-traffic completions — to tight end Ross Dwelley (30 yards, wide receiver Jauan Jennings (26 yards) and tight end Troy Fumagalli (14 yards). —

Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2022 Pullen, a sophomore, is an old-school shooting guard with a deadeye stroke who can quickly shift the momentum of a game. —

Bobby Narang, chicagotribune.com, 24 Jan. 2022 The Redhawks got the job done with unselfish, accurate passing and deadeye shooting. —

Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2022 His deadeye shooting from beyond the arc meshes well with his toughness and hard driving ability. Dolan’s second 3-pointer against Fremd (8-1), late in the third quarter, cut the lead to 41-30. —

Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, 15 Dec. 2021 Swiftly brushed, the accuracy of the botanical elements suggests a shot-from-the-hip deadeye aim. —

Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 19 July 2021 See More

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