noun🔗ShareKlampeA strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc."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.materialparttechnicalbuildingnauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlemme, KlampeA continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components."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.technicalmaterialpartmachinebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlemme, KlampeA device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release."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.nauticalsailingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStollen, SchuhstollenA protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)"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.sportwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einer Klampe befestigenTo strengthen with a cleat."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.nauticalsailingsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestmachen, befestigenTo tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat."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.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
