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becket

The word “becket” has 2 syllables: beck-et

It's pronounced as /ˈbɛkɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for becket?

In the thesaurus, “becket” has 21 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for becket along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for becket

  • annulet
  • band
  • belt
  • cincture
  • circle
  • coil
  • collar
  • curl
  • eye
  • furl
  • girdle
  • hank
  • hoop
  • loop
  • ring
  • round
  • spiral
  • spire
  • twirl
  • whorl
  • wreath

Antonyms for becket

  • loose end
  • open loop
  • slack line
  • unfastened hook
  • untied rope

Meanings of becket

  • noun
    1. A short piece of rope spliced to form a circle.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. The clevis of a pulley block.
    5. An eye in the end of a rope.
    6. A pocket in clothing.
    7. A method of joining fabric, for example the doors of a tent, by interlacing loops of cord (beckets) through eyelet holes and adjacent loops.
    8. A spade for digging turf.

Example Sentences

  • The sailor tied the rope to the becket securely.
  • She fastened the sail to the becket before the storm.
  • The climber checked the becket to ensure it could hold his weight.
  • A metal becket is often used to attach ropes on a boat.
  • He looped the cord through the becket and pulled it tight.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to becket, such as: annulet, band, belt, cincture, circle, coil, collar.

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band

hank

round

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