becket

Definition of Becket in English :

Noun

1. becket, saint thomas a becket, st. thomas a becket, thomas a becket

(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)

2. becket

(nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Becket

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noun nautical

1.

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

2.

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

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

Becket

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Saint Thomas à(1118?-70); Eng. prelate: archbishop of Canterbury: murdered after opposing Henry II: his day is Dec. 29

noun

a contrivance, as a looped rope, large hook and eye, or grommet, used for securing loose ropes, oars, spars, etc.

Becket

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English Roman Catholic martyr. Chancellor to Henry II after 1154, he was appointed archbishop of Canterbury (1162) and fell into disfavor with the king. He was later embroiled in the controversy surrounding Henry's coronation of his son and was murdered by four knights in Canterbury Cathedral.

n.
Nautical

A device, such as a looped rope, hook and eye, strap, or grommet, used to hold or fasten loose ropes, spars, or oars in position.

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