C2 noun #63,550 most common

cleat

UK /kliːt/ | US /kliːt/

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

  1. 1
    noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
  2. 2
    noun A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
  3. 3
    noun A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
  4. 4
    noun A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
  5. 5
    verb To strengthen with a cleat.
  6. 6
    verb To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
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