Definition von dead eye im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
{i} rounded block of wood having a groove around its edge perforated with three holes through which the lanyards are passed (Nautical); (Slang) skilled shooter
Wooden, usually large, disks through which holes allow the passage of thin ropes or lanyards The number of holes is generally three, but may be less, particularly in the case of the heart which has a single eye, serrated at the bottom to gripe the lanyard The deadeye is used as a block connected to the shrouds or chainplates and is called 'dead' due to the lack of a sheave
{i} rounded block of wood having a groove around its edge perforated with three holes through which the lanyards are passed (Nautical); (Slang) skilled shooter
A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes
A round or heart-shaped wooden block, encircled by either a line or a metal band and pierced with holes to receive a lanyard Used to keep shrouds and stays taut