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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024bull's-eye /ˈbʊlzˌaɪ/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. -eyes. - Gamesthe circular spot at the center of a target.
- Gamesa shot that hits this.
- Informal Termsany statement or act that achieves a desired result directly.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bull's-eye (bŏŏlz′ī′),USA pronunciation n., pl. -eyes. - Gamesthe circular spot, usually black or outlined in black, at the center of a target marked with concentric circles and used in target practice.
- Gamesa shot that hits this.
- the center or central area of a military target, as of a town or factory, in a bombing raid.
- a missile that strikes the central area of a target.
- the coordinates or instance of aiming and firing a missile that results in its hitting the center of a target.
- Informal Terms
- any statement or act that is precisely to the point or achieves a desired result directly.
- something that is decisive or crucial;
crux.
- Buildinga small circular opening or window.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa thick disk or lenslike piece of glass inserted in a roof, ship's deck, etc., to admit light.
- Opticsa lens of short focal length.
- Electricity, Opticsa lantern equipped with a lens of this sort.
- Nautical, Naval Termsan oval or circular wooden block having a groove around it and a hole in the center, through which to reeve a rope.
- Meteorology(formerly) the eye of a storm.
- a large, round piece of peppermint-flavored hard candy.
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