becket
Becket (noun) 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. Example: “The sailor slipped the oar handle through the becket to keep it from sliding overboard.”
How to use becket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small loop of rope or cord (or a pocket) used to hold or fasten something in place, mostly a sailing term.
Mostly a specialist nautical and sewing term — not everyday vocabulary.
Word forms
beckets plural
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The sailor slipped the oar handle through the _____ to keep it from sliding overboard.
Etymology
Possibly related to Dutch bek and English beak, from the idea of a small hook-like loop.
Frequently asked questions
What does “becket” mean?
The word “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. In plain terms, a small loop of rope or cord (or a pocket) used to hold or fasten something in place, mostly a sailing term.
How do you pronounce “becket”?
“Becket” is pronounced BEH-kiht (/ˈbɛkɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “becket” in a sentence?
Here is “becket” used in a sentence: “The sailor slipped the oar handle through the becket to keep it from sliding overboard.”
What part of speech is “becket”?
“Becket” is a noun.
Where does the word “becket” come from?
The word “becket” comes from Dutch. Possibly related to Dutch bek and English beak, from the idea of a small hook-like loop.
How many meanings does “becket” have?
“Becket” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: 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.
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