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[ noun ] a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping

Used in print

(W. H. Gass, "The Pedersen Kid," in The...)

The first thing every morning when she washed her face she could see the scar on her chin where he 'd cut her with a boot cleat , and maybe she saw him heaving it again , the dirty sock popping_out as it flew .

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projection calk cleats

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[ noun ] a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured

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fastener

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[ verb ] secure on a cleat

Examples

"cleat a line"

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fasten

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[ verb ] provide with cleats

Examples

"cleat running shoes for better traction"

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supply

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[ noun ] a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached

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strip bracket

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