| 释义 |
cleat /klēt/ noun- A wedge
- One of several pieces attached to the sole of a shoe for protection or grip
- A piece of wood, etc nailed across anything to keep it in its place or give it an additional strength
- A piece attached to parts of a ship for fastening ropes
transitive verb- To strengthen with a cleat
- To fasten to or by a cleat
ORIGIN: From a supposed OE clēat; cf Du kloot; Dan klode; Ger Kloss |