单词 | cleat |
释义 | cleat ![]() n. 1. A strip of wood or iron used to strengthen or support the surface to which it is attached. 2. a. A projecting piece of metal or hard rubber attached to the underside of a shoe to provide traction. b. cleats A pair of shoes with such projections on the soles. 3. a. A piece of metal or wood having projecting arms or ends on which a rope can be wound or secured. b. Any of various other fittings by means of which a rope can be secured. 4. A wedge-shaped piece of material, such as wood, that is fastened onto something, such as a spar, to act as a support or prevent slippage. 5. A spurlike device used in gripping a tree or pole in climbing. tr.v. cleat·ed, cleat·ing, cleats To supply, support, secure, or strengthen with a cleat. [Middle English clete, from Old English *clēat, lump, wedge.] ![]() mooring cleat |
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