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Cleat

Cleat Meaning & Definition
Cleat Definition And Meaning

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

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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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