noun🔗ShareKlampe, ScheibeA strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc."The carpenter added wooden cleats to the underside of the shelf to prevent it from sagging under the weight of the books. "Der Zimmermann fügte der Unterseite des Regals Holzscheiben hinzu, um zu verhindern, dass es unter dem Gewicht der Bücher durchhing.materialtechnicalbuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlampe, LascheA continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components."The metal shelf was securely attached to the wall with strong cleats. "Das Metallregal wurde mit starken Klammern sicher an der Wand befestigt.materialtechnicalbuildingstructureChat 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 sailor secured the boat to the dock by wrapping the rope around the cleats. "Der Seemann befestigte das Boot am Steg, indem er das Seil um die Klampe wickelte.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 special cleats to get better traction on the muddy field. "Der Fußballspieler trug spezielle Stollen, 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 decided to cleat the wobbly shelf to the wall for extra support. "Der Zimmermann beschloss, das wackelige Regal mit einer Klampe an der Wand zu befestigen, um zusätzlichen Halt zu gewährleisten.sportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestmachen, befestigenTo tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat."Please cleat the boat's rope to the dock so it doesn't drift away. "Bitte befestigen Sie das Seil des Bootes am Steg, damit es nicht abtreibt.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFußballschuhe, StollenschuheA pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats."The soccer player put on her cleats before the game. "Die Fußballspielerin zog vor dem Spiel ihre Fußballschuhe an.sportwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
