cleat

n. projecting piece (of metal, wood, etc.) which prevents slipping; supporting board

Cleat may refer to:Cleat (nautical), a fitting on ships, boats, and docks to which ropes are tiedCleat (shoe), a type or part of a shoeCleats (comic strip), a comic strip by Bill Hinds
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Noun
1. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
(hypernym) projection
(hyponym) calk, calkin
(part-holonym) cleats
2. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
(hypernym) fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
3. a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
(hypernym) strip
Verb
1. provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction"
(hypernym) supply, provide, render, furnish
2. secure on a cleat; "cleat a line"
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure

(v. t.)
To strengthen with a cleat.
  

(n.)
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
  

(n.)
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.
  

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