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1. (n.) becket
a device, as a short rope with an eye at one end and a knot at the other, used to secure ropes, sails, etc.
2. (n.) Becket
Saint Thomas à, 1118?–70, archbishop of Canterbury: murdered because of his opposition to Henry II's policies toward the church.
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1. (noun) Becket, Thomas a Becket, Saint Thomas a Becket, St. 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. (noun) 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
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1. (noun) becket
a small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope / metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope
2. (noun) becket
a spade for digging turf
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