Definition
Definition of cleating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sportsRare having or equipped with cleatsRare
- The cleating shoes provided better grip on the field.
2.
traction shoesRare related to the use of cleatsRare
- The cleating pattern on the shoes was unique.
Origin of cleating
Old English, cleat (wedge)
Examples of cleating in a sentence
He wore cleating shoes for the soccer match. The cleating design improved traction on the field. Cleating features are essential for soccer shoes.
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- French:à crampons, muni de crampons, ...
- German:mit Stollen, bezogen auf Stollen, ...
- Italian:chiodate, con chiodi, ...
- Spanish:equipado con tacos, relacionado con los tacos, ...
- Portuguese:equipado com pitões, relacionado com pitões, ...
- Chinese:配有钉鞋的, 与钉鞋有关的, ...
- Japanese:スパイク付き, クリート付き, ...
- Arabic:مُزَوَّد بمَسامير, مُتَعَلِّق بِالْكَلِّيتْس, ...
- Hebrew:מְצֻיָּד בְּזִיזִים, בַּעַל נִיטִים, ...
- Russian:с шипами, ...
- Ukrainian:з шипами, пов'язаний з шипами, ...
- Hindi:क्लेट्स से लैस, क्लिट्स से संबंधित, ...
Definition of cleat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sports shoeUS athletic shoe with protrusions for gripUS
- She bought new cleats for the game.
2.
tractionTECH. protrusion on shoes for better gripTECH.
- He wore cleats for the soccer match.
3.
maritimeTECH. metal or wooden piece on a ship for securing ropesTECH.
- The sailor tied the rope to the cleat on deck.
4.
supportTECH. wedge-shaped block for supportTECH.
- A cleat was fixed to support the beam.
5.
constructionTECH. strip of wood or metal for reinforcementTECH.
- The carpenter used a cleat to strengthen the shelf.
6.
glazingTECH. small nail used in glazingTECH.
- The window was secured with cleats.
Verb
1.
maritimeTECH. fasten a rope to a fixed metal or wooden fittingTECH.
- The sailor cleated the rope to the dock.
2.
toolsTECH. US provide an object with cleatsTECH. US
- He cleated the shoes for better grip.
Images of cleat
protrusion on shoes for better grip 
metal or wooden piece on a ship for securing ropes 
wedge-shaped block for support 
strip of wood or metal for reinforcement 
small nail used in glazing
Expressions with cleat
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device with cams to hold a rope
The sailor adjusted the rope in the cam cleat.
device holding a rope in place without knots
The sailor secured the rope with a clam cleat.
knot securing a rope to a cleat
The sailor used a cleat hitch to secure the boat.
Origin of cleat
Middle Dutch, kleet (hook)
Examples of cleat in a sentence
The striker laced up her cleats before practice. The athlete's cleat got stuck in the mud. Different sports require specific cleat designs for optimal performance. He looped the line around the cleat. The cleat held the ship steady in the storm. The carpenter used a cleat to secure the shelf.
Cleats were essential in keeping the structure stable. A cleat was added to secure the cabinet. The builder installed a cleat for extra support. The craftsman used cleats to hold the glass in place. Cleats were essential for the stability of the glass panels. He quickly cleated the line during the storm. The crew was trained to cleat efficiently. The carpenter cleated the wooden planks for stability. She cleated the canvas to the frame securely.
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- French:chaussure à crampons, attacher, ...
- German:Stollenschuh, festmachen, ...
- Italian:scarpa con tacchetti, legare, ...
- Spanish:bota de tacos, amarrar, ...
- Portuguese:chuteira, amarrar, ...
- Chinese:钉鞋, 系, ...
- Japanese:スパイクシューズ, 結びつける, ...
- Arabic:حِذاء رِياضي مُسَمَّر, ثَبَّتَ, ...
- Hebrew:נַעַל פְּקָקִים, לִקְשׁוֹר לְיָתֵד, ...
- Russian:бутсы, привязать к кнехту, ...
- Ukrainian:бутса, закріпити, ...
- Hindi:कीलों वाले खेल के जूते, क्लिट करना, ...
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