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- [bek-it]
- /ˈbɛk ɪt/
- /ˈbekət/
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- [bek-it]
- /ˈbɛk ɪt/
Definitions of becket word
- noun becket a clevis forming part of one end of a sheave, used for securing standing lines by means of a thimble 3
- noun becket 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 3
- noun becket 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 3
- noun becket Saint Thomas à(1118?-70); Eng. prelate: archbishop of Canterbury: murdered after opposing Henry II: his day is Dec. 29 3
- noun becket a contrivance, as a looped rope, large hook and eye, or grommet, used for securing loose ropes, oars, spars, etc. 3
- noun becket Saint Thomas à, 1118?–70, archbishop of Canterbury: murdered because of his opposition to Henry II's policies toward the church. 1
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Origin of becket
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Becket
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
becket popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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