cleat

  1. Noun.  A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
  2. Noun.  A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
  3. Noun.  (nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
  4. Noun.  A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.).
  5. Verb.  To strengthen with a cleat.
  6. Verb.  (nautical) To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.

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