deadeye
A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening…A wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
Meaning
3 sensesA wooden disk having holes through which the lanyard is passed, used for tightening shrouds.
Jungfer, Juffer
(nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud
A very accurate marksman.
(uncommon)A penchant for noticing a particular thing, or a person who has such a penchant.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From dead + eye.From dead + eye.
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