CLEAT


Meaning of CLEAT in English

I. ˈklēt, usu -ēd.+V noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English cleete, clete wedge, from (assumed) Old English clēat; akin to Middle High German klōz lump — more at clout

1.

a. : a wedge-shaped piece of wood or other material fastened to or projecting from something and serving as a support or check

b. : a wooden or metal fitting usually with two projecting horns around which a rope may be made fast (as by belaying it)

2. : a strip of wood, iron, or other material fastened across something to give strength, hold in position, or furnish a grip: as

a. : a projecting strip or cone usually of leather, rubber, or metal fastened to or built into the sole or heel of a shoe to increase traction or provide a firm grip ; also : a plate of metal on the heel or sole of a shoe for minimizing wear

b. : a similar projection on any surface demanding traction (as on a tractor tread or a machine belt)

c. : an often porcelain support with grooves or channels for electric wiring — see insulator illustration

d.

(1) : a strip usually of wood but sometimes of metal or paperboard used to align and hold several boards (as in a barrelhead or box) or to connect adjacent panels or sides of a box

(2) : batten 2b(3)

(3) : a piece of metal attached to a can or drum to secure a handle or a cover

3. : a system of joints along which coal breaks when mined ; also : a single joint of cleavage

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

1. : to secure to or by a cleat

2. : to provide or strengthen with a cleat

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.