noun🔗ShareTaquet, cramponA 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. "Le charpentier a ajouté des taquets en bois au dessous de l'étagère pour l'empêcher de s'affaisser sous le poids des livres.materialtechnicalbuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTaquet, brideA continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components."The metal shelf was securely attached to the wall with strong cleats. "L'étagère métallique était solidement fixée au mur avec des brides solides.materialtechnicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTaquetA 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. "Le marin a amarré le bateau au quai en enroulant la corde autour des taquets.nauticalsailingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCramponsA 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. "Le joueur de football portait des crampons spéciaux pour avoir une meilleure adhérence sur le terrain boueux.sportwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFixer avec une caleTo strengthen with a cleat."The carpenter decided to cleat the wobbly shelf to the wall for extra support. "Le charpentier a décidé de fixer l'étagère bancale au mur avec une cale pour un soutien supplémentaire.sportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFixer, amarrerTo 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. "Veuillez fixer la corde du bateau au quai pour qu'il ne dérive pas.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCramponsA pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats."The soccer player put on her cleats before the game. "La footballeuse a mis ses crampons avant le match.sportwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
