A metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
Noun
a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
Noun
a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
Noun
a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
Verb
secure on a cleat; "cleat a line"
Verb
provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction"
n.
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to
something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position,
etc.
n.
A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around
which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and
yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast,
etc., or it may be lashed to a rope.
v. t.
To strengthen with a cleat.
Cleat
Cleat
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
To strengthen with a cleat.
Usage Examples
By the time the children go to bed, I am as drained as any mother who has spent her day working, car pooling, building Lego castles and shopping for the precisely correct soccer cleat.
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