CLEAT

cleat

(noun) a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached

cleat

(noun) a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured

cleat

(noun) a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping

cleat

(verb) secure on a cleat; “cleat a line”

cleat

(verb) provide with cleats; “cleat running shoes for better traction”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

cleat (plural cleats)

A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.

A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.

(nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.

A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)

Verb

cleat (third-person singular simple present cleats, present participle cleating, simple past and past participle cleated)

To strengthen with a cleat.

(nautical) To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.

Anagrams

• CELTA, Cleta, eclat, ectal, éclat

Source: Wiktionary

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Cleat (klet), n. Etym: [OE. clete wedge; cf.D. kloot ball, Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. kloz lump, ball, wedge, OHG. chloz ball, round mass.]

1. (Carp.)

Definition: A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.

2. (Naut.)

Definition: 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.

Definition: To strengthen with a cleat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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