Becket Definition
bĕkĭt
noun
A device, such as a looped rope, hook and eye, strap, or grommet, used to hold or fasten loose ropes, spars, or oars in position.
American Heritage
A contrivance, as a looped rope, large hook and eye, or grommet, used for securing loose ropes, oars, spars, etc.
Webster's New World
(nautical) The clevis of a pulley block.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- St. Thomas a Becket
- Saint Thomas a Becket
- thomas à becket
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Other Word Forms of Becket
Noun
Singular:
becket
Plural:
beckets
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