dead·light (d d l t )n. 1. Nautical a. A strong shutter or plate fastened over a ship's porthole or cabin window in stormy weather. b. A thick window set in a ship's side or deck. 2. A skylight constructed so that it cannot be opened. |
deadlight [ˈdɛdˌlaɪt]
n
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical
a. a bull's-eye let into the deck or hull of a vessel to admit light to a cabin
b. a shutter of wood or metal for sealing off a porthole or cabin window
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a skylight designed not to be opened
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