cleat meaning

Noun: cleat  kleet

1. A metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping 
2. A fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured 
3. A strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached

Verb: cleat  kleet

1. Provide with cleats
   "cleat running shoes for better traction" 
2. Secure on a cleat
   "cleat a line"

Derived forms: cleating, cleated, cleats

Type of: fasten, fastener, fastening, fix, fixing, furnish, holdfast, projection, provide, render, secure, strip, supply

Part of: cleats

Encyclopedia: Cleat

[Architecture]

A small block or strip of wood nailed on a member or on a surface; used to support a brace or to hold a member or object in place temporarily.

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Examples

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1. the inner surface of the hoop has rubber grips or steel cleats.
2. with cleat, fadeless and abrasionresistant handwriting
3. cable cleats for electrical installations; german version en 50368 : 2003
4. shipbuilding . hawser guides . cleat for horizontal rollers
5. standard specification for cleats, welded horn type