cleats
/kliːts/
noun
- 1
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- 2
A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- 3
A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
- 4
A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
verb
- 1
To strengthen with a cleat.
- 2
To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
noun
- 1
A pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats.
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