beckett
word
/ˈbɛkɪt/
BE-kit
/ˈbɛkɪt/
BE-kit
Definition
'Beckett' most commonly refers to the Irish writer Samuel Beckett. In nautical terms, a 'beckett' is a small rope loop or eye used for fastening. It is also used as a surname.
Usage & Nuances
As a proper noun, 'Beckett' is capitalized—most known for Samuel Beckett. As a nautical term, it's rare and mostly found in technical or sailing contexts. Do not confuse with 'bucket.'
Spanish: Beckett (nombre propio) - argolla (náutica)Portuguese (BR): Beckett (nome próprio) - argola (náutica)Portuguese (PT): Beckett (nome próprio) - argola (náutica)Chinese (Simplified): 贝克特（专有名词）- 环扣（航海用语）Chinese (Traditional): 貝克特（專有名詞）- 環扣（航海用語）Hindi: बेकेट (विशेष नाम) - छल्ला (समुद्री शब्दावली)Arabic: بيكيت (اسم علم) - حلقة (مصطلح بحري)Bengali: বেকেট (ব্যক্তির নাম) - বেকেট (নৌকা, দড়ির ছিদ্র/চোখ)Russian: Беккет (имя собственное) - беккет (морской термин, петля из верёвки)Japanese: ベケット（人名） - ベケット（ロープの輪/アイ, 海事用語）Vietnamese: Beckett (tên riêng) - beckett (vòng dây thừng, thuật ngữ hàng hải)Korean: 베케트(이름) - 베케트(밧줄 고리, 해양 용어)Turkish: Beckett (özel isim) - beket (denizcilik terimi, ip halkası)Urdu: بیکٹ (نام) - بیکٹ (بحری اصطلاح، رسی کا حلقہ)Indonesian: Beckett (nama diri) - beckett (istilah nautika, lingkar tali)
Example Sentences
Many people study Beckett's work in school.
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I just started reading Beckett, and his style is so unique.
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The sailor quickly slipped the pin through the beckett to secure the line.
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If you like experimental theater, you should check out some Beckett plays.
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Beckett wrote many famous plays.
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This rope has a beckett at the end for tying.
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