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cleat Definition

cleat (klēt)

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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

n.

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.

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