becket in German
becket in German is Schlaufe, Softschäkel, Spleiß — becket means a small loop or ring of rope, cord, or braid used to hold something in place — such as an oar, a pulley hook, or a medal on a jacket.
becket in German
Schlaufe
(nautical) A short piece of rope spliced to form a circle
Schlaufe
(nautical) A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.
Softschäkel
(nautical) A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.
Spleiß
(nautical) A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.
Tauwerk-Schäkel
(nautical) A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.
Bügel
(nautical) The clevis of a pulley block.
Gabelkopf
(nautical) The clevis of a pulley block.
U-Klammer
(nautical) The clevis of a pulley block.
What does "becket" mean?
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noun A small loop or ring of rope, cord, or braid used to hold something in place — such as an oar, a pulley hook, or a medal on a jacket.
"The sailor slipped the oar handle through the becket to keep it from sliding overboard."
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noun A pocket sewn into a piece of clothing.
"She tucked the map into a becket stitched inside her jacket."
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becket in a sentence
- The sailor slipped the oar handle through the becket to keep it from sliding overboard.
- His service medals were fitted with beckets so they could be pinned neatly to his uniform.
- She tucked the map into a becket stitched inside her jacket.
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What is "becket" in German?
"becket" in German is Schlaufe, Softschäkel, Spleiß. becket means: A small loop or ring of rope, cord, or braid used to hold something in place — such as an oar, a pulley hook, or a medal on a jacket.
How do you use "becket" in a sentence?
Example: "The sailor slipped the oar handle through the becket to keep it from sliding overboard." In German, "becket" is Schlaufe, Softschäkel, Spleiß.
Are there other ways to say "becket" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "becket": Schlaufe, Softschäkel, Spleiß, Tauwerk-Schäkel, Bügel, Gabelkopf.
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