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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
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
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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