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cleat
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun cleat has 3 senses
- cleat(n = noun.artifact) Array - a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping; Array has particulars: calk, calkin
- cleat(n = noun.artifact) Array - a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured; Array is a kind of fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
- cleat(n = noun.artifact) Array - a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached; Array is a kind of strip
is a part of cleats
is a kind of projection
Derived form verb cleat1
Derived form verb cleat2
Verb cleat has 2 senses
- cleat(v = verb.possession) Array - provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction" is one way to furnish, provide, render, supply
- cleat(v = verb.contact) Array - secure on a cleat; "cleat a line" is one way to fasten, fix, secure
Derived form noun cleat1
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
Derived form noun cleat2
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
CIDE DICTIONARY
cleat, n. [OE. clete wedge; cf. D. kloot ball, Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. klōz lump, ball, wedge, OHG. chlōz ball, round mass.].
- A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
cleat, v. t.
To strengthen with a cleat. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cleat, n.
1 a piece of metal, wood, etc., bolted on for fastening ropes to, or to strengthen woodwork etc.
2 a projecting piece on a spar, gangway, boot, etc., to give footing or prevent a rope from slipping.
3 a wedge.
1 a piece of metal, wood, etc., bolted on for fastening ropes to, or to strengthen woodwork etc.
2 a projecting piece on a spar, gangway, boot, etc., to give footing or prevent a rope from slipping.
3 a wedge.
Etymology
OE: cf. CLOT
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