cleat

Nouns

  • (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

Verbs

  • (v) provide with cleats
    • cleat running shoes for better traction
  • (v) secure on a cleat
    • cleat a line

Words of close approximity

clean clear
clef cleg clew
clean clear cleft clegg clerk clews
cleats