becket

becket Definition

becket (bek′ət)

noun

a contrivance, as a looped rope, large hook and eye, or grommet, used for securing loose ropes, oars, spars, etc.

Etymology: < ?

Becket Definition

Beck·et (bek′ət)

Becket, Saint Thomas à (1118?-70); Eng. prelate: archbishop of Canterbury: murdered after opposing Henry II: his day is Dec. 29

becket Usage Examples

Converse of object

halve: Most Skippers have their own ideas how the cod ends should be false bellied and where the halving becket should be fixed.

Noun used with modifier

head-line: The head-line beckets are the first to be explained, as these play a big part in the operation of hauling the trawl.
bag: The halving becket, often called the doubling or double bag becket, is put on and the cod line rove.

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