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Word: cleat
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- A small metal plate on the bottom of an athletic shoe meant to give the athlete better traction on a field. (See cleats.)
- A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- nautical A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
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Verb:
- nautical To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat
- To strengthen with a cleat.
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