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 bend

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

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

plural of steering wheel becket

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