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.

plural of becket hitch

(nautical) A becket hitch with an extra turn, for security. Often used to hitch a line to a harpoon.

(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.

plural of double becket hitch

plural of steering wheel becket

Of or relating to William Beckford (1760–1844), English novelist, art collector, travel writer and politician.

A village and civil parish in Mendip district, Somerset, England (OS grid ref ST8051).

A suburb in the borough of Bromley, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3670).

A surname.