ALL meanings of cleat
cleat
C c - countable noun cleat A cleat is a kind of hook with two ends which is used to hold ropes, especially on sailing boats. 3
- noun cleat a wedge-shaped block, usually of wood, attached to a structure to act as a support 3
- noun cleat a device consisting of two hornlike prongs projecting horizontally in opposite directions from a central base, used for securing lines on vessels, wharves, etc 3
- noun cleat a short length of angle iron used as a bracket 3
- noun cleat a piece of metal, leather, etc, attached to the sole of a shoe to prevent wear or slipping 3
- noun cleat a small triangular-shaped nail used in glazing 3
- noun cleat any of the main cleavage planes in a coal seam 3
- verb cleat to supply or support with a cleat or cleats 3
- verb cleat to secure (a line) on a cleat 3
- noun cleat 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. 3
- noun cleat 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 3
- verb transitive cleat to fasten to or with a cleat 3
- noun cleat A T-shaped piece of metal or wood, especially on a boat or ship, to which ropes are attached. 1
- noun cleat 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 cleat 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 cleat 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 cleat 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 cleat a shoe fitted with such projections. 1
- noun cleat a metal plate fastened to the sole or heel of a shoe, to protect against wear. 1
- noun cleat Shipbuilding. a hook-shaped piece of metal supporting a small structural member. 1
- noun cleat Also called belaying cleat. Nautical. an object of wood or metal having one or two projecting horns to which ropes may be belayed, especially as fixed to the deck, bulkhead, or stanchion of a vessel. 1
- noun cleat the cleavage plane of coal as found in a mine. 1
- verb with object cleat to supply or strengthen with cleats; fasten to or with a cleat. 1
- noun cleat studded sports shoe 1
- noun cleat stud on sports shoe 1
- noun cleat A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc. 0
- noun cleat A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components. 0
- noun cleat (nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release. Nautical cleat. 0
- noun cleat A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.). 0
- verb cleat To strengthen with a cleat. 0
- verb cleat (nautical) To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat. 0