CLEAT


Meaning of CLEAT in English

n.1 a piece of metal, wood, etc., bolted on for fastening ropes to, or to strengthen woodwork etc.

2 a projecting piece on a spar, gangway, boot, etc., to give footing or prevent a rope from slipping.

3 a wedge.

Etymology: OE: cf. CLOT

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.