Thesaurus: cleat

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1. n. A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
2. n. A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope.
3. v. t. To strengthen with a cleat.
4. n. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
5. n. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
6. n. a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
7. v. provide with cleats
8. v. secure on a cleat
9. 1. (Carp.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc. 2. (Naut.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope. To strengthen with a cleat.
10. A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to somethingin order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
11. n:100 n. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping n. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured n. a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached