noun🔗ShareСкоба, планкаA 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. "Плотник добавил деревянные планки к нижней стороне полки, чтобы предотвратить ее провисание под весом книг.materialtechnicalbuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareСкоба, зажимA continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components."The metal shelf was securely attached to the wall with strong cleats. "Металлическая полка была надежно прикреплена к стене с помощью прочных скоб.materialtechnicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareУткаA 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. "Моряк прикрепил лодку к причалу, обмотав веревку вокруг утки.nauticalsailingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareШипы (на обуви)A 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. "Футболист надел специальные шипы, чтобы лучше держаться на грязном поле.sportwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareУкреплять скобойTo strengthen with a cleat."The carpenter decided to cleat the wobbly shelf to the wall for extra support. "Плотник решил укрепить шаткую полку скобой к стене для дополнительной поддержки.sportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareПривязывать, закреплятьTo 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. "Пожалуйста, привяжите веревку лодки к причалу, чтобы она не уплыла.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareБутсыA pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats."The soccer player put on her cleats before the game. "Футболистка надела бутсы перед игрой.sportwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
