(n)(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170), Syn.St. Thomas a Becket, Saint Thomas a Becket, Thomas a Becket
n. [ Cf. D. bek beak, and E. beak. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (Naut.) A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope or metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A spade for digging turf. [ Prov. Eng. ] Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]