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deadeye

UK
/ˈdɛdaɪ/
US
/ˈdɛdaɪ/

Translations

deadeyenoun
deadeyes
pl
UK
/ˈdɛdaɪ/
US
/ˈdɛdaɪ/
меткий стрелок
He was known as a deadeye in the shooting competition.
Он был известен как меткий стрелок на соревнованиях по стрельбе.
The sailor adjusted the deadeye on the ship's rigging.
Моряк отрегулировал коуш на такелажах корабля.
Additional translations
мертвая точка
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").
Synonyms
deadly-accurate
marksmanlike
sharpshooting
deadshot
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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