Noun
cleat -
a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
projection any structure that branches out from a central support
cleats shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles; "the football players all wore cleats"
cleat -
a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
holdfast ,
fastener ,
fastening ,
fixing restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
cleat -
a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
Verb
cleat -
secure on a cleat; "cleat a line"
fasten ,
secure ,
fix attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other"
cleat -
provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction"
furnish ,
supply ,
provide ,
render provide or equip with furniture; "We furnished the house in the Biedermeyer style"
