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单词 deadeye
释义

deadeye

noun

dead·​eye ˈded-ˌī How to pronounce deadeye (audio)
1
: a rounded wood block encircled by a rope or an iron band and having holes to receive the lanyard that is used especially to set up shrouds and stays
2
: an unerring marksman

Illustration of deadeye

Illustration of deadeye
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Against Houston, Purdy had three deadeye, over-the-middle, in-traffic completions — to tight end Ross Dwelley (30 yards, wide receiver Jauan Jennings (26 yards) and tight end Troy Fumagalli (14 yards). Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2022 Pullen, a sophomore, is an old-school shooting guard with a deadeye stroke who can quickly shift the momentum of a game. Bobby Narang, chicagotribune.com, 24 Jan. 2022 The Redhawks got the job done with unselfish, accurate passing and deadeye shooting. Matt Le Cren, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2022 His deadeye shooting from beyond the arc meshes well with his toughness and hard driving ability. Dolan’s second 3-pointer against Fremd (8-1), late in the third quarter, cut the lead to 41-30. Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, 15 Dec. 2021 Swiftly brushed, the accuracy of the botanical elements suggests a shot-from-the-hip deadeye aim. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 19 July 2021 Myths surrounding the Earps, Wyatt’s pal Doc Holliday (who was far from the deadeye shot he’s been made out to be), and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral are not the only obstacles facing a writer intent on telling the true story of Tombstone. Dallas News, 21 Apr. 2020 And her skills — a deadeye shooter, crafty dribbler and prescient passer with an off-the-charts basketball I.Q. — have drawn shout-outs from LeBron James and Stephen Curry, as well as widespread adoration from those closer to Eugene. New York Times, 7 Feb. 2020 The 6-foot-5 deadeye shooter chose the Tigers over the likes of Tennessee, Xavier and Vanderbilt, among others, and Pearl credited his son, Steven Pearl, with getting the job done as Powell’s primary recruiter throughout the process. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 20 Nov. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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