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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
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The Knicks are bringing their deadeye sharpshooter back to Madison Square Garden.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The 30-year-old wing brings back deadeye shooting to a roster that often struggles to knock down shots.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Their finishes in the shootout were deadeye.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
The spacing is even cleaner when deadeye Sonia Citron is in her groove.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The 30-year-old wing brings back deadeye shooting to a roster that often struggles to knock down shots.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Their finishes in the shootout were deadeye.
—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
The spacing is even cleaner when deadeye Sonia Citron is in her groove.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Deadeye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deadeye. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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