cleat

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    a metal or plastic projection on a shoe sole for grip; a nautical rope fastening
    en: a metal or plastic projection on a shoe sole for grip; a nautical rope fastening
  2. verb
    to fasten with a cleat; to secure a rope
    en: to fasten with a cleat; to secure a rope

examples

  1. The cleat on his boot prevented slipping.

    The cleat on his boot prevented slipping.

  2. He cleated the rope to the post.

    He cleated the rope to the post.