Meaning Of The Word Becket

Real Dictionary
  1. Real Dictionary
  2. B Words Definitions
  3. Section B-096
  4. Becket

What's the definition of Becket? Find Becket meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Becket Meaning

Becket Definition
Becket Definition

What's The Definition Of Becket?

Becket in American English
a contrivance, as a looped rope, large hook and eye, or grommet, used for securing loose ropes, oars, spars, etc.
Saint Thomas à(1118?-70); Eng. prelate: archbishop of Canterbury: murdered after opposing Henry II: his day is Dec. 29
noun: 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

becket in British English
noun: a clevis forming part of one end of a sheave, used for securing standing lines by means of a thimble
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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day