معنی کلمه :‌ dead eye

One of a sect of ancient Christians, who, in supposed imitation of the first believers, renounced all their possessions.

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. Called also deadman's eye.