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beckets

/ˈbɛkɪts/

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noun

A short piece of rope spliced to form a circle

Examples :

"The sailor used beckets to neatly organize and secure the loose ropes on the deck of the ship. "

nautical sailing

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noun

A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.

Examples :

"The rowboat had small beckets attached to its sides, keeping the oars neatly in place when not in use. "

nautical sailing technical

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noun

A loop of thread, typically braided, attached at each end to a jacket. Used to pass through the brooch bar of medals to affix them to the jacket without damaging it.

Examples :

"The veteran carefully attached his medals to his suit jacket using beckets, ensuring the delicate fabric wouldn't be pierced by the pins. "

nautical military wear item

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noun

The clevis of a pulley block.

Examples :

"The rope was secured to the beckets of the pulley block, allowing us to lift the heavy box. "

nautical sailing technical

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noun

An eye in the end of a rope.

Examples :

"The sailor secured the rope to the cleat by threading it through one of the beckets spliced into the line. "

nautical sailing

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noun

A pocket in clothing.

Examples :

"My jacket has small beckets on the pockets for carrying pens and pencils. "

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noun

A method of joining fabric, for example the doors of a tent, by interlacing loops of cord (beckets) through eyelet holes and adjacent loops.

Examples :

"To close the tent flap securely, we fastened the beckets by threading the cords through the loops and eyelets. "

technical nautical

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noun

A spade for digging turf.

Examples :

"The groundskeeper used beckets to carefully cut the square turfs for patching the soccer field. "

utensil agriculture