beckets

noun

plural of becket
as in coils

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  1. coils
  2. curls
Noun
  • These movements generate electricity as the shaft, featuring a magnet array, moves through static copper coils at a high frequency, according to the company.
    — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • ComEd said the oil is used to insulate the electrical current in the transformer, which generates heat, and also helps protect the transformer's coils as the unit heats up.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • As a fun finishing touch, hairstylist Adam Lukacs added cloudlike streaks of sky blue to Larsson's blonde curls.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As for beauty, the Jennifer’s Body star styled her black hair down in loose curls with a middle part.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of curls
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“Beckets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beckets. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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