dead-eye
Americanverb (used with object)
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Sports. to make a successful shot or score with perfect aim; to kick, hit, or throw a ball or puck with great accuracy.
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to stare without expression or feeling.
noun
plural
dead-eyesOther Word Forms
- dead-eyed adjective
Example Sentences
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Her dead-eye kicking for the posts is a big strength, but that is unlikely to be needed against Scotland given the form of fly-half Zoe Harrison.
From BBC
Nissanka and Karunaratne ran well until the latter was sold short by a tight single and Stone's dead-eye throw.
From BBC
Dead-eye Jack Smith is waiting in the doorway.
From Salon
Smith is capable of penetrating any defence with his acceleration and dead-eye distribution, while the physicality and hard running lines of Ollie Lawrence at 12 should help the Harlequins star play to his strengths.
From BBC
Boston charged out of halftime with a 23-8 run to open a 82-69 lead, sparked by Smart’s dead-eye shooting from beyond the arc.
From Seattle Times
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