Associations to the word «Deadlight»

Pictures for the word «Deadlight»

Wiktionary

DEADLIGHT, noun. (nautical) A strong shutter fitted over a porthole etc. that can be closed in bad weather.
DEADLIGHT, noun. (figurative) Eyelid.

Dictionary definition

DEADLIGHT, noun. A strong shutter over a ship's porthole that is closed in stormy weather.

Wise words

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