cleated

cleat

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kleet]
- /klit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kleet]
- /klit/

Definitions of cleated word

noun cleated a wedge-shaped block fastened to a surface to serve as a check or support: He nailed cleats into the sides of the bookcase to keep the supports from slipping. 1
noun cleated a strip of metal, wood, or the like, fastened across a surface, as a ramp or gangway, to provide sure footing or to maintain an object in place. 1
noun cleated a strip of wood, metal, etc., fastened across a surface, as of a plank or series of adjacent planks, for strength or support. 1
noun cleated a conical or rectangular projection, usually of hard rubber, or a metal strip with sharp projections, built into or attached to the sole of a shoe to provide greater traction. 1
noun cleated a shoe fitted with such projections. 1
noun cleated a metal plate fastened to the sole or heel of a shoe, to protect against wear. 1

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Origin of cleated

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English clete wedge, cognate with Old High German klōz lump, ball, Dutch kloot; akin to clot

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Parts of speech for Cleated

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cleated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cleated

noun cleated

battened — Simple past tense and past participle of batten.
bitted — Also called bollard. a strong post of wood or iron projecting, usually in pairs, above the deck of a ship, used for securing cables, lines for towing, etc.
blocked — If something is blocked or blocked up, it is completely closed so that nothing can get through it.
chocked — a wedge or block of wood, metal, or the like, for filling in a space, holding an object steady, etc.
spurred — having a spur or spurs.

All 7 Synonyms of cleated