cleat Definition
cleat (klēt)
noun
- a piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often wedge-shaped, fastened to something to strengthen it or give secure footing: cleats are used on gangways, under shelves, on the soles or heels of shoes, etc.
- Naut. a small metal or wood fitting fixed as to the deck of a ship and used to secure a rope, specif. one with projecting ends
Etymology: ME clete < OE *cleat (WGmc *klaut), a lump < IE *g(e)l-eu- < base *gel-: see climb
transitive verb
to fasten to or with a cleat
cleat Synonyms
cleat Usage Examples
Object
- bed: I started cleating the asparagus bed of weeds too, but was happy to pass that over the Chris, as SB getting ravenous.
- sole: Your boots should be tough, light and not new, with thick, cleated soles and good foot and ankle support.
- shoe: Generally they are pulled on over your shoes and zipped up at the back, usually they have a cut out for cleated shoes.
Converse of object
- have: You might have the cleats fitted at the wrong angle or position on the shoe.
- moor: You take a mooring rope forward and behind the mooring cleat to reduce the potential for the boat to swing back and forth.
- use: This wire can be buried in the ground or can be fastened to exterior walls using cleats.
- fix: I would rather fix a cleat down nearer to the deck so that I can drop the sail easier when coming ashore.
- fit: You might have the cleats fitted at the wrong angle or position on the shoe.
- make: The filet on the bottom was left continuous and that on the top was trimmed at long intervals to made the cleats.
Adjective modifier
- SPD: It will, alternatively, take a recessed SPD cleat.
- aggressive: A lightweight, hardwearing and durable rubber outsole with aggressive cleats and flex grooves ensures maximum grip while you move freely around.
- stern: Two bow, two spring and two stern cleats.
Modifies a noun
- hook: B. Attach the cleat hook to the garage wall below the double pulley.
- position: Cleat position should allow for anatomical variations from the normal observed during a biomechanical assessment.
- design: Two studies comparing alternative cleat designs were difficult to interpret because of inadequate reporting of methodology.
Noun used with modifier
- mooring: The center rope was put through the center fender eyes and quickly dropped over the center pontoon mooring cleat.
- cable: Cable cleats are designed to fix, retain and support cables.
- outhaul: You can now have the outhaul cleat anywhere on the boom.
- cam: On smaller craft, blocks with integral jam or cam cleats can be used to good effect.
Preposition: for
grip: The sole unit is deeply cleated for grip and is stiffened to give proper support and protection.
Browse dictionary entries near cleat
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