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deadeye

UK
/ˈdɛdaɪ/
US
/ˈdɛdaɪ/

Translations

deadeyenoun
deadeyes
pl
UK
/ˈdɛdaɪ/
US
/ˈdɛdaɪ/
tireur d'éliteSens courant, pour une personne très habile au tir.
The deadeye hit the target with every shot.
Le tireur d'élite a touché la cible à chaque tir.
cap de moutonTerme de marine.
The sailor replaced the deadeye on the shroud.
Le marin a remplacé le cap de mouton sur le hauban.
Synonyms
marksman
sharpshooter
ace
expert shot
sniper
deadeyeadjective
more deadeye
Comp.
most deadeye
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛdaɪ/
US
/ˈdɛˌdaɪ/
Used attributively to describe extremely accurate aim (e.g., "deadeye accuracy").
d'une précision redoutableEmploi figuré, surtout dans un registre courant.
The pitcher’s deadeye control kept batters guessing all night.
Le contrôle d'une précision redoutable du lanceur a déstabilisé les frappeurs toute la soirée.
Synonyms
deadly-accurate
deadshot
marksmanlike
sharpshooting
accurate
precise
dead-on
unerring
sure

Definitions

deadeyenoun
A person who is an expert marksman or has exceptional accuracy in shooting.
The sharpshooter was known as a deadeye for his ability to hit targets from great distances.
A round, flat wooden block with a groove around its circumference, used in the rigging of sailing ships to adjust the tension of the shrouds.
The sailor adjusted the deadeye to ensure the mast was properly supported.
deadeyeadjective
Having extremely accurate aim or displaying remarkable precision in hitting a target.
The pitcher’s deadeye control kept batters guessing all night.
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