1syllable
cleat
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Definitions ofcleat
1noun
- A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
- A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
1verb
- To strengthen with a cleat.
- To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
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