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becket

/ˈbɛk.ɪt/

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noun

/ˈbɛk.ɪt/C2formaltechnical
  • ruМорской термин, обозначающий короткий линь с петлей на одном конце и узлом на другом, используемый для крепления незакрепленных предметов на корабле.

A nautical term for a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other, used to secure loose items on a ship.

  1. Nautical securing deviceC2formal

    A short rope or line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other, used on ships to secure loose items or as a handle.

    ruБекет (морской термин)

    • The sailor tied the loose gear with a becket.
    • He used a becket to secure the bucket to the deck.
    • The rope was fashioned into a becket for easy handling.