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
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beck•et
(bek′it),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]
Beck•et (bek′it),USA pronunciation n.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa short length of rope for securing spars, coils of rope, etc., having an eye at one end and a thick knot or a toggle at the other, which is passed through the eye.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa grommet of rope, as one used as a handle or oarlock.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa grommet or eye on a block to which the standing end of a fall can be secured.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa wooden cleat or hook secured to the shrouds of a sailing vessel to hold tacks and sheets not in use.
- origin, originally uncertain 1760–70
Beck•et (bek′it),USA pronunciation n.
- Biographical Saint Thomas à, 1118?–70, archbishop of Canterbury: murdered because of his opposition to Henry II's policies toward the church.
'Becket' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Anouilh
- Burton
- Canterbury
- Clarendon
- Henry II
- John of Salisbury
- Thomas Becket
- Thomas à Becket
- becket bend
- grommet
- sheet bend