Definitions for deadeye

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deadeye dead·eye

Spelling: [ded-ahy]

IPA: /ˈdɛdˌaɪ/

Deadeye is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 46 anagrams from letters in deadeye (addeeey).

Definitions for deadeye

noun

1. Nautical. either of a pair of disks of hardwood having holes through which a lanyard is rove: used to tighten shrouds and stays.
2. an expert marksman.

Origin of deadeye

1740-50; dead + eye; as nautical term, probably ellipsis from deadman's eye, Middle English dedmaneseye deadeye

Examples for deadeye

Turning on Bob, with a correct imitation of Mr. deadeye, at his grouchiest moment.