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cleats

/kliːts/

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noun

Klampe, Scheibe

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

Examples :

"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.

material technical building nautical

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noun

Klampe, Lasche

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

Examples :

"The metal shelf was securely attached to the wall with strong cleats. "

Das Metallregal wurde mit starken Klammern sicher an der Wand befestigt.

material technical building structure

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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 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.

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 special cleats to get better traction on the muddy field. "

Der Fußballspieler trug spezielle Stollen, 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 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.

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verb

Festmachen, befestigen

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

Examples :

"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.

nautical sailing

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noun

Fußballschuhe, Stollenschuhe

A pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats.

Examples :

"The soccer player put on her cleats before the game. "

Die Fußballspielerin zog vor dem Spiel ihre Fußballschuhe an.

sport wear item