SkyfireDict

cleat   (TTS Sound)

The noun cleat has 3 senses

• cleat -- (a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping)


• cleat -- (a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured)


• cleat -- (a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached)

The verb cleat has 2 senses

• cleat -- (provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction")


• cleat -- (secure on a cleat; "cleat a line")