cleat

/klit/

/klit/

Other forms: cleats; cleated

Definitions of cleat

1. noun

   a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
   types:

   calk, calkin

   a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping

   type of:

   projection

   any structure that branches out from a central support
2. verb

   provide with cleats
   “cleat running shoes for better traction”

   type of:

   furnish, provide, render, supply

   give something useful or necessary to
3. noun

   a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
   type of:

   fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast

   restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
4. verb

   secure on a cleat
   “cleat a line”

   type of:

   fasten, fix, secure

   cause to be firmly attached
5. noun

   a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
   type of:

   strip

   thin piece of wood or metal