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deadlight

[ded-lahyt]
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noun Nautical.
  1. a strong shutter able to be screwed against the interior of a porthole in heavy weather.
  2. a thick pane of glass set in the hull or deck to admit light.
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Origin of deadlight

First recorded in 1720–30; dead + light1
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Examples from the Web for deadlight

Historical Examples

  • "Fully committed," muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.

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  • Remembering his embarrassment of the morning, Denman did not seek the deck, but looked through his deadlight.

    The Wreck of the Titan

    Morgan Robertson

  • Then he entered an opposite room—all were unlocked now—from which, slantingly through the deadlight, he saw lights.

    The Wreck of the Titan

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  • Foster remained, moodily staring through the deadlight, while the other two went forward.

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  • Then Ross casually glanced at the deadlight, and violently forced the girl to her seat.

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British Dictionary definitions for deadlight

deadlight

noun
  1. nautical
    1. a bull's-eye let into the deck or hull of a vessel to admit light to a cabin
    2. a shutter of wood or metal for sealing off a porthole or cabin window
  2. a skylight designed not to be opened
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