A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
cleat in 30 Seconds
- (noun) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- (noun) A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- (noun) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
Meanings
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noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
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noun A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
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noun A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
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noun A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
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verb To strengthen with a cleat.
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verb To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
Summary
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- (noun) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- (noun) A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- (noun) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.