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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Cleat \Cleat\ (kl[=e]t), noun [OE. clete wedge; cf. D. kloot ball, Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. kl[=o]z lump, ball, wedge, OHG. chl[=o]z ball, round mass.]
1. (Carp.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
2. (Naut.) 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.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Cleat \Cleat\, verb (used with an object) To strengthen with a cleat.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
cleat
noun
1: a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
2: a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
3: a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
verb
1: provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction"
2: secure on a cleat; "cleat a line"
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