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 added wooden cleats to the underside of the shelf to prevent it from sagging under the weight of the books. " material technical building nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material technical building structure 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 sailor secured the boat to the dock by wrapping the rope around the cleats. " 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 special 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 decided to cleat the wobbly shelf to the wall for extra support. " sport nautical 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 boat's rope to the dock so it doesn't drift away. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats. Examples : "The soccer player put on her cleats before the game. " sport wear item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
