becket

[ bek-it ]

/ ˈbɛk ɪt /

noun Nautical.

a short length of rope for securing spars, coils of rope, etc., having an eye at one end and a thick knot or a toggle at the other, which is passed through the eye.

a grommet of rope, as one used as a handle or oarlock.

a grommet or eye on a block to which the standing end of a fall can be secured.

a wooden cleat or hook secured to the shrouds of a sailing vessel to hold tacks and sheets not in use.

Origin of becket

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

Words nearby becket

Beck Depression Inventory, Beckenbauer, Becker, Becker muscular dystrophy, Becker's test, becket, becket bend, Beckett, Becket, Thomas à, Beckett, Samuel, Beckford

Definition for becket (2 of 2)

Becket

[ bek-it ]

/ ˈbɛk ɪt /

noun

Saint Thomas à, 1118?–70, archbishop of Canterbury: murdered because of his opposition to Henry II's policies toward the church.

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Example sentences from the Web for becket

Becket general counsel Kyle Duncan revealed this week that the company would defy the mandate while its appeal is in the works.
Hobby Lobby Risks Fines to Defy Obamacare|David Sessions|January 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In the exasperated state, especially of the monkish mind, prayers for Becket would easily slide into anathemas against the king.
Life of Thomas Becket|Henry Hart Milman
The bishops were summoned into the King's presence: Becket sat alone in the outer hall.
Life of Thomas Becket|Henry Hart Milman
Dr. Lingard supposes that Becket demanded that the customs should be reduced to writing.
Life of Thomas Becket|Henry Hart Milman

At length he consented to the return of Becket and all the exiles.
Life of Thomas Becket|Henry Hart Milman
Becket was at the dinner-table, with his servants in attendance.
Cassell's History of England, Vol. I (of 9)|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for becket (1 of 2)

becket

/ (ˈbɛkɪt) /

noun nautical

a clevis forming part of one end of a sheave, used for securing standing lines by means of a thimble

a short line with a grommet or eye at one end and a knot at the other, used for securing spars or other gear in place

Word Origin for becket

C18: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for becket (2 of 2)

Becket

/ (ˈbɛkɪt) /

noun

Saint Thomas à . 1118–70, English prelate; chancellor (1155–62) to Henry II; archbishop of Canterbury (1162–70): murdered following his opposition to Henry's attempts to control the clergy. Feast day: Dec 29 or July 7

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单词	becket
释义	becket [ bek-it ] / ˈbɛk ɪt / noun Nautical. a short length of rope for securing spars, coils of rope, etc., having an eye at one end and a thick knot or a toggle at the other, which is passed through the eye. a grommet of rope, as one used as a handle or oarlock. a grommet or eye on a block to which the standing end of a fall can be secured. a wooden cleat or hook secured to the shrouds of a sailing vessel to hold tacks and sheets not in use. Origin of becket First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain Words nearby becket Beck Depression Inventory, Beckenbauer, Becker, Becker muscular dystrophy, Becker's test, becket, becket bend, Beckett, Becket, Thomas à, Beckett, Samuel, Beckford Definition for becket (2 of 2) Becket [ bek-it ] / ˈbɛk ɪt / noun Saint Thomas à, 1118?–70, archbishop of Canterbury: murdered because of his opposition to Henry II's policies toward the church. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for becket Becket general counsel Kyle Duncan revealed this week that the company would defy the mandate while its appeal is in the works. Hobby Lobby Risks Fines to Defy Obamacare\|David Sessions\|January 4, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In the exasperated state, especially of the monkish mind, prayers for Becket would easily slide into anathemas against the king. Life of Thomas Becket\|Henry Hart Milman The bishops were summoned into the King's presence: Becket sat alone in the outer hall. Life of Thomas Becket\|Henry Hart Milman Dr. Lingard supposes that Becket demanded that the customs should be reduced to writing. Life of Thomas Becket\|Henry Hart Milman At length he consented to the return of Becket and all the exiles. Life of Thomas Becket\|Henry Hart Milman Becket was at the dinner-table, with his servants in attendance. Cassell's History of England, Vol. I (of 9)\|Anonymous British Dictionary definitions for becket (1 of 2) becket / (ˈbɛkɪt) / noun nautical a clevis forming part of one end of a sheave, used for securing standing lines by means of a thimble a short line with a grommet or eye at one end and a knot at the other, used for securing spars or other gear in place Word Origin for becket C18: of unknown origin British Dictionary definitions for becket (2 of 2) Becket / (ˈbɛkɪt) / noun Saint Thomas à . 1118–70, English prelate; chancellor (1155–62) to Henry II; archbishop of Canterbury (1162–70): murdered following his opposition to Henry's attempts to control the clergy. Feast day: Dec 29 or July 7 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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