4. To deprive of gloss or brilliancy; to obscure; as, to deaden gilding by a coat of size.
Dead"en*er (dd"'n*r), n. One who, or that which, deadens or checks.
Dead"-eye` (dd"`), n. (Naut.) 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. Totten.
Dead"head` (?), n. 1. One who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc. [Colloq. U. S.]