Definition
Definition of cleats - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
field gearUS athletic footwear with sole studs for better ground holdUS
- He laced up his cleats before running onto the wet field.
2.
ship fixtureTECH. US metal or wood pieces on a ship's deck to secure ropesTECH. US
- The sailor tied the rope to the cleats to secure the sail..
Images of cleats
metal or wood pieces on a ship's deck to secure ropes
Expressions with cleats
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stop playing a sport and retire from competition
After twenty years, he decided to hang up the cleats.
Origin of cleats
Old English, cleat (wedge) + -s (plural suffix)
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Examples of cleats in a sentence
Mud collected between the cleats, reducing his traction. He looped the rope around the cleats. The cleats on the deck were rusted.
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- French:chaussures à crampons, taquets, ...
- German:Stollenschuhe, Klampen, ...
- Italian:scarpe con i tacchetti, gallocce, ...
- Spanish:tacos, cornamusas, ...
- Portuguese:chuteiras, bitolas, ...
- Chinese:钉鞋, 系缆柱, ...
- Japanese:スパイク, クリーツ, ...
- Arabic:حِذَاء مَسْمَارِيّ, مِشبَك حِبال, ...
- Hebrew:נַעֲלֵי פְּקָקִים, אֶשֶׁל, ...
- Russian:бутсы, шпили, ...
- Ukrainian:бутси, шпилі, ...
- Hindi:स्टड वाले जूते, क्लीट्स, ...
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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