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1. (n.) cleat
a wedge-shaped block or strip of wood, metal, or the like, fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support.
2. cleat
a strip of metal, wood, or the like, fastened across a surface, as a ramp, to provide sure footing.
3. cleat
a conical or rectangular projection, usu. of hard rubber, attached to the sole of a shoe to provide greater traction.
4. cleat
a shoe fitted with such projections.
5. cleat
an object of wood or metal having one or two projecting horns to which ropes may be belayed.
6. (v.t.) cleat
to supply or strengthen with cleats; fasten to or with a cleat.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME clete wedge, c. D
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) cleat
a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
2. (noun) cleat
a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
3. (verb) cleat
a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
4. (verb) cleat
provide with cleats
"cleat running shoes for better traction"
5. (verb) cleat
secure on a cleat
"cleat a line"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) cleat
a strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc
2. (noun) cleat
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
3. (verb) cleat
to strengthen with a cleat
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