nounπShareA 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. "materialtechnicalbuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components."The metal shelf was securely attached to the wall with strong cleats. "materialtechnicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "nauticalsailingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "sportwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strengthen with a cleat."The carpenter decided to cleat the wobbly shelf to the wall for extra support. "sportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats."The soccer player put on her cleats before the game. "sportwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
