plural of becket

(nautical) A short piece of rope spliced to form a circle / (nautical) 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.

plural of chest becket

Synonym of sheet bend, especially when hitching to a becket.

plural of becket hitch

Any of several types of hitch knot used to attach a rope or cord to any kind of becket. / Specifically, a sheet bend when used to hitch to an eye splice.

(nautical) An intricately woven handle for a sea chest.

plural of becket bend

plural of steering wheel becket

(nautical) A rope with a becket at one end and a hook at the other, used to hold the ship's wheel (the helm) in fixed position. Normally used in pairs, with the becket on a spoke and the hook on a ring in the deck.