CLEATED

Verb

cleated

simple past tense and past participle of cleat

Source: Wiktionary


CLEAT

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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