(noun) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
(v. t.) To strengthen with a cleat.
(noun) 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.
Cleat tanım:
Kelime: cleat Söyleniş:'klEt İşlev:noun Kökeni: Middle English clete wedge, from (assumed) Old English clEat; akin to Middle High German klOz lump -- more at CLOUT 1 a : a wedge-shaped piece fastened to or projecting from something and serving as a support or check b : a wooden or metal fitting usually with two projecting horns around which a rope may be made fast 2 a : a strip fastened across something to give strength or hold in position b (1) : a projecting piece (as on the bottom of a shoe) that furnishes a grip (2) plural : shoes equipped with cleats