| n. | 1. | |
| 1. | (Naut.) A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope or metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope. | |
| 2. | A spade for digging turf. |
| Noun | 1. | Becket - (Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II concerning Henry'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 |
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