noun🔗ShareGrapa, listónA 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. "El carpintero añadió listones de madera a la parte inferior de la estantería para evitar que se combara por el peso de los libros.materialtechnicalbuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrapa, abrazaderaA continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components."The metal shelf was securely attached to the wall with strong cleats. "La estantería metálica estaba sujeta de forma segura a la pared con fuertes grapas.materialtechnicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorredizoA 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. "El marinero aseguró el bote al muelle enrollando la cuerda alrededor de los corredizos.nauticalsailingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTacosA 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. "El jugador de fútbol usó tacos especiales para obtener mejor tracción en el campo embarrado.sportwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar con una grapaTo strengthen with a cleat."The carpenter decided to cleat the wobbly shelf to the wall for extra support. "El carpintero decidió asegurar la estantería inestable a la pared con una grapa para mayor soporte.sportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar, amarrarTo 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. "Por favor, asegure la cuerda del barco al muelle para que no se aleje a la deriva.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTacosA pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats."The soccer player put on her cleats before the game. "La futbolista se puso los tacos antes del partido.sportwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
