nounπShareA 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. "materialparttechnicalbuildingnauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "technicalmaterialpartmachinebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "nauticalsailingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "sportwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strengthen with a cleat."The carpenter cleated the wooden planks to the wall to make them more stable. "nauticalsailingsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
