About The Word Cleat
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Cleat
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What's The Definition Of Cleat?
[n] a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
[n] a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured [n] a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping [v] secure on a cleat; "cleat a line" [v] provide with cleats, as of running shoes Synonyms | Synonyms for Cleat: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cleat: See Also | calk | calkin | cleats | fasten | fastener | fastening | fix | fixing | furnish | holdfast | projection | provide | render | secure | strip | supply Cleat In Webster's Dictionary \Cleat\ (kl[=e]t), n. [OE. clete wedge; cf. D. kloot ball,
Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. kl[=o]z lump, ball,
wedge, OHG. chl[=o]z ball, round mass.]
1. (Carp.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely
to something in order to give strength, prevent warping,
hold position, etc.
2. (Naut.) 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.
\Cleat\, v. t. To strengthen with a cleat. |
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