quarterdeadeye
Quarterdeadeye is a term sometimes used in maritime contexts, particularly in historical naval settings. It refers to a deficiency in a ship's cannon armament, specifically when one gun out of a broadside of four is inoperable or missing. A broadside refers to the simultaneous firing of all guns on one side of a warship. Therefore, if a ship had four cannons on a given deck or section, and one was not functioning, it would leave three operational guns. This situation would be described as having a "quarterdeadeye" in the broadside.
The term implies a partial loss of firepower and a tactical disadvantage. In naval battles, the ability