Blackett

American

[blak-it] / ˈblæk ɪt /

noun

Patrick Maynard Stuart, 1897–1974, English physicist: Nobel Prize 1948.

Blackett British

/ ˈblækɪt /

noun

Patrick Maynard Stuart , Baron. 1897–1974, English physicist, noted for his work on cosmic radiation and his discovery of the positron. Nobel prize for physics 1948

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"Lee has been widely regarded as one of the country's top attack coaches," said Borthwick in September as he welcomed attack coach Lee Blackett on board full-time.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

This weekend, Blackett will be attempting to coax more of the same from a rejigged backline.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Former Bath coach Lee Blackett has become England's full-time attack coach after helping the team achieve three wins from three in the summer.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

About 20,000 people came to visit the ship in 2020, and commanding officer, captain Will Blackett is hoping for a similar welcome on its return.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

Blackett, luckily, found out that something was amiss.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

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