Found 2 items, similar to Becket.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Becket Becket n 1: (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) [syn: Thomas a Becket, Saint Thomas a Becket , St. Thomas a Becket] 2: (nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship
English → English (gcide) Definition: Becket Becket \Beck"et\, n. [Cf. D. bek beak, and E. beak.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] 2. A spade for digging turf. [Prov. Eng.] --Wright. [1913 Webster]