1. a person who is extremely accurate at shooting
Usage: informal
2. a round wooden block with holes used for tightening rigging on a ship
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The cowboy was known as a deadeye with his rifle.
• She’s a deadeye when it comes to archery competitions.
• The old gunslinger had a reputation as a deadeye shot.
• The sailor adjusted the deadeye to tighten the ship’s rigging.
• Each deadeye was carefully carved from hardwood.
• The deadeye helped secure the shrouds to the mast.