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cleat

/kliːt/

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noun

Klampe

A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.

Examples :

"The carpenter attached a wooden cleat to the back of the bookshelf to prevent it from wobbling and falling off the wall. "

Der Zimmermann befestigte eine Holzklampe an der Rückseite des Bücherregals, um zu verhindern, dass es wackelt und von der Wand fällt.

material part technical building nautical architecture

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noun

Klemme, Klampe

A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a cleat to attach the metal shelf support to the wall. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Klemme, um die Metallregalstütze an der Wand zu befestigen.

technical material part machine building nautical

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noun

Klemme, Klampe

A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.

Examples :

"The climber used a special cleat to secure the rope to the rock face. "

Der Kletterer benutzte eine spezielle Klemme, um das Seil an der Felswand zu befestigen.

nautical sailing device

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noun

Stollen, Schuhstollen

A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)

Examples :

"The football player wore cleats to get better traction on the muddy field. "

Der Fußballspieler trug Stollenschuhe, um auf dem schlammigen Feld besseren Halt zu haben.

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verb

Mit einer Klampe befestigen

To strengthen with a cleat.

Examples :

"The carpenter cleated the wooden planks to the wall to make them more stable. "

Der Zimmermann befestigte die Holzbretter mit einer Klampe an der Wand, um sie stabiler zu machen.

nautical sailing sport

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verb

Festmachen, befestigen

To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.

Examples :

"Please cleat the rope to the dock so the boat doesn't drift away. "

Bitte machen Sie das Seil am Steg fest, damit das Boot nicht abtreibt.

nautical sailing