noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material part technical building nautical architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " technical material part machine building nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical sailing device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " sport wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strengthen with a cleat. Examples : "The carpenter cleated the wooden planks to the wall to make them more stable. " nautical sailing sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
