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
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.)
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.
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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
22 January 2025
(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
