I. noun
also beck·ett ˈbekə̇t
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: a simple device for holding something in place: as
a. : a small grommet or a loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other
b. : a ring of rope or metal
c. : bracket
d. : pocket
e. : hook
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to secure by beckets : provide with beckets