cleat

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    a metal or plastic projection on a shoe sole for grip; a nautical rope fastening
    de: Schuhsohlenstachel; Schiffstau
  2. verb
    to fasten with a cleat; to secure a rope
    de: mit einem Stau befestigen

examples

  1. The cleat on his boot prevented slipping.

    Der Schuhstachel verhinderte das Rutschen.

  2. He cleated the rope to the post.

    Er band das Tau am Pfosten fest.