deadeye
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1. deadeye - Noun
2. deadeye - Adjective
Meaning
(nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud
a dead shot
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Bradley (2005), pp. 11–12 An example of a film based on ideas from Pinafore is the 1976 animated film by Ronald Searle called Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done is based on the character and songs from Pinafore.
Dick Deadeye intercepts the Captain and tells him of the lovers' plans to elope.
Buttercup made her entrance to the three-masted Pinafore rowing into sight, and Dick Deadeye was later thrown overboard with a real splash.
Dick Deadeye warns them to "forbear, nor carry out the scheme", but the joyous ship's company ignores him.
This delights his shipmates, except Dick Deadeye, who contends that "when people have to obey other people's orders, equality's out of the question".