noun

becket

BEH-kiht

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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.”

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."

"His service medals were fitted with beckets so they could be pinned neatly to his uniform."

A pocket sewn into a piece of clothing.

"She tucked the map into a becket stitched inside her jacket."

How to use becket

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small loop of rope or cord (or a pocket) used to hold or fasten something in place, mostly a sailing term.

When to use it

Mostly a specialist nautical and sewing term — not everyday vocabulary.

Common pairings

splice a becket a rope becket

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: beckets

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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.

Origin: Dutch

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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