padeye

[ pad-ahy ]

noun

, plural pad·eyes.

1. a ring fixed to the structure of a ship as a hold for small lines, tackles, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of padeye¹

First recorded in 1905–10; pad ¹ + eye

Example Sentences

If you don't have a handy davit, a padeye can be installed high on the cabin side or even a radar arch so you can use a 5-1 hoisting tackle to achieve the same result.

From Time Magazine Archive