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beckets

The word “beckets” has 2 syllables: beck-ets

It's pronounced as /ˈbɛkɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for beckets?

In the thesaurus, “beckets” has 31 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for beckets

Antonyms for beckets

  • detachments
  • loosenings
  • openings
  • releases
  • separations
  • unfastenings

Meanings of beckets

  • 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 sail was secured tightly with beckets to prevent it from flapping in the wind.
  • The craftsman adjusted the beckets on the equipment for a better fit.
  • Old maritime tools often included ropes, hooks, and beckets.
  • The tent poles were fastened using durable beckets.
  • Inspect the beckets regularly to ensure they are not worn out.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beckets, such as: annulets, bands, belts, brazier, can, canister, cask.

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Related Words

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hanks

  • annulets
  • bands
  • beckets
  • belts
  • cinctures
  • circles
  • coils
  • collars
  • curls
  • eyes
  • furls
  • girdles
  • hoops
  • loops
  • rings
  • rounds
  • spirals
  • spires
  • twirls
  • whorls
  • wreaths

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